Investigated the possible existence of a gender similarity bias in evaluations of gender discrimination allegations, using a laboratory experiment in which the strength of evidence against a defendant company and the gender of the plaintiff were manipulated. Participants were ethnically diverse undergraduate students. Although female mock jurors…

Asserts that Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania v. Secretary of Labor is the only case in which the constitutionality of affirmative action through contract compliance has been examined, points out a growing belief in affirmative action's "significant impact," and questions the legality of Executive Order 11246, which…

An analysis of the background of the recent HEW memo to 2,800 colleges warning them not to practice reverse discrimination while trying to improve opportunities for minorities and women. (Author/MLF)

Five differing viewpoints are presented concerning the success of affirmative action in higher education. (PG)

Suggests how one might go about planning and implementing an affirmative action program, beginning with the assumption that a person knows little about affirmative action demands. (Editor)

"Affirmative action" is the term typically used to refer to two contrasting values: the value of equal opportunity and the value of equal results. The Justice Department under the Reagan Administration, however, draws a clear distinction between the two, and is committed to the "original" meaning of affirmative action. That is,…

The author suggests that anti-discrimination legislation can create reverse discrimination and enforcing agencies that exceed the intent of the law. (Editor)

This document lists the provisions of the Washington state statute which prohibits sex discrimination in: public schools, employment, counseling and guidance services to students, recreational and athletic activities for students, access to course offerings, and in textbooks and instructional materials used by students. All school districts in…

The subject of equal rights and opportunities for women in the field of physical education is discussed in nine articles. The major emphasis is on the legal aspects of sex discrimination. Defining equality, knowing the laws regarding enforcement, understanding the court procedures, and realizing the avenues for change are the essential tools…

This document describes the steps that San Diego Mesa College plans to take in order to bring about a balance in the racial and sex distribution of its faculty and staff that approximates the racial and sex composition of the populaiton of the City of San Diego. The philosophy and goals of the Mesa College Affirmative Action Policy are set forth,…

This document gives in broad outline the contours of the notion of affirmative goals and timetables, as adopted in the Four Agency Agreement developed by the Justice Department, EEOC, the Department of Labor, and the Civil Service Commission. Two appellate court decisions dealing with the issue of affirmative hiring relief are discussed. (MJM)

The status of women at the University of California-Santa Clara is indicated in reference to faculty numbers, rank, administration, regularization of nonladder appointments, tenure, merit increases, and termination. Recommendations suggest: (1) UCSC should strive to achieve in its ladder ranks a percentage of women equal to that of women who…

The legal and social intent of all the laws and regulations impacting directly upon affirmative action is simple, clear, and compatible with democratic, constitutional concepts. The question of whether affirmative action is actually benefiting those it should is addressed in this article. (Author/GC)

Argues that younger women are professionally more competitive than older women because (1) they are cheaper to hire; and (2) they are less threatening to men. Calls for proper compensation and consideration for those older women who are just as competent as their younger counterparts. (Author/BSR)

Describes an empirical method to identify work-similar occupations using selected measures from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Examines male-female earnings differences within a group of work-similar occupations and finds that discrimination against females is extensive. (Author/CH)