Examines delinquents' friendships and the ways in which they differ from those of more conforming adolescents on a sample of 942 youths between 12 and 19 years of age living in a large north central city. Concludes that current explanations of the relationship between friendship and delinquency are inadequate. (JDH)

Gender is a ubiquitous social construct that wields power over every individual in our society. The traditional dichotomous gender paradigm is oppressive, especially for transgendered people whose sense of themselves as gendered people is incongruent with the gender they were assigned at birth. Transgendered individuals are targeted for…

Using data from 1,468 residents of small, medium, and large cities, this study investigates a subcultural theory explanation of the relationship between the existence of varied social attitudes and city population size. Results confirm a positive relationship which is explained through the subcultural processes of diffusion, intensification, and…

Examines effects of rural urban differences on duration of welfare use. Reveals that welfare recipients in areas of population sparsity are more likely to exit welfare, regardless of household, demographic, and welfare characteristics. Suggests perceived stigma, patterns of social interaction distinguish between rural and urban welfare recipients.…

Connecting theory and practice to the moral use of power reveals why social justice, as an educational intervention, is relevant in every era. Social justice requires ongoing struggle and cannot be separated from the educational theories and practices of professionals, schools, academic disciplines, and governmental agents. Insights from John…