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Baird, Robert M., Ed.; Rosenbaum, Stuart E., Ed. – 1992
The causes of bigotry, prejudice, and hatred and what can be done about them are discussed by the authors represented in this collection. Most of the book provides general discussions of these issues, but Part 2, "Universities and the 'Politically Correct' Response to Hatred and Prejudice," contains some specific examinations of these…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Cultural Differences, Definitions, Educational Discrimination
O'Neil, Robert M. – 1975
This book deals with the lawsuit Marco De Funis filed against the University of Washington which brought about the first court decision bearing on the issue of the legality of preferential admission of minority students to American universities. Background of the problem of reverse discrimination is given in a historical review of the events that…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Court Litigation, Educational Discrimination, Educational Policy
Potter, Judy R.; Marshall, Gail – 1977
This booklet is intended to help Maine women recognize and enforce their rights under Maine and federal law. It is not designed to be a substitute for lawyers' services, but to inform women of their legal rights so that they will know when to consult a lawyer or a governmental agency for assistance in enforcing these rights. Organized topically by…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Credit (Finance), Criminal Law, Divorce
Ray, Douglas, Ed.; Poonwassie, Deo H., Ed. – 1992
This book contains 27 essays and case studies that focus on the potential for education to lessen social inequality in various countries. Three widespread forms of inequality involve aboriginal societies in modern industrial states, long established communities denied full status, and recent immigrants. Chapters are: "Modern Inequality and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Case Studies, Cultural Differences, Culture Conflict
Meier, Kenneth J.; Stewart, Joseph, Jr. – 1991
This book presents an in-depth examination of 142 U.S. school districts (containing at least 5,000 students and 5 percent Hispanic enrollment) in order to understand Hispanic inequities in education and what can be done to correct these inequities. Chapter 1 presents political theory of educational policy. Chapter 2 presents an overview of the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Attainment, Educational Discrimination, Educational History
Larralde, Carlos – 1976
Biographical studies of 20 influential Chicano leaders trace Mexican American history from 1848 to the present. The book is organized chronologically by four historical periods: (1) The Cortinista Movement, 1848-1876; (2) The Teresita Movement, 1888-1905; (3) The Magonista Movement, 1904-1919; and (4) The Chicano Activists, 1920 ;o the present.…
Descriptors: Activism, Biographies, Change Agents, Civil Disobedience
