This article draws attention to the importance of the part that ought to be played in society by older individuals. In western countries the importance to society of its older members and the nature of their role has indeed become blurred over the last hundred years. (UNESCO, Place de Fontenoy, 75700 Paris) (SSH)

Argues that while a certain level of fairness is necessary in considering the equity of compulsory military service, the most important issue is that of "winning the war." Also asserts that sex, age, and race discrimination are more important than social class discrimination in military service. (Author/GC)

Examines the Age Discrimination Act of 1978 and the conflict between the criteria of social choice that decision makers wish to employ to end the moral and legal constraints that nondiscrimination laws seek to impose on such criteria. Available from the Yale Jaw Journal, 401A Yale Station, New Haven, CT 06820. (Author/IRT)

Elementary school students and university students indicated they preferred younger male and female (under 35) to older teachers. Personality and competence were given as reasons for their preferences by sixth graders and university students. Younger children gave no explanation nor did they indicate teacher appearance or resemblance to well-known…

Contains a list of "do's" and "don'ts" concerning what an interviewer may or may not ask a prospective employee during an interview. Discusses various government directives and touches specifically on issues concerning discrimination due to age, sex, race, religion, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation. (CT)

Age and sex of the applicant had little impact on attitudinal items. Competent and hired applicants were rated significantly more positively. There was a significant age by hiring interaction on the attribution items. Stable factors were used more often to explain the failures of the old. (Author)

In a review of studies using the Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ), group reliability was high, but item reliability was low. Less educated groups were more biased against the elderly. In some ways the revised FAQ supports the Palmore scale, while compensating for its weaknesses. (JAC)

A study of college students showed that persons scoring higher in aggression demonstrated more negative attitudes toward the aged. Females, older students, and graduate students were more positive. Students majoring in business subjects tended to be more negative, while social work students had the most positive attitudes toward older people.…

The bona fide occupational qualification defense is interpreted narrowly and is most likely to be applied in job situations that involve the safety of others. Available from Baylor Law Review, B.U. Station, Box 6262, Waco, TX 76706. (Author/IRT)

Dilemmas inherent in new regulations attempting to end age discrimination in federally supported agencies or activities are examined in this article. Recommendations for clarifying and increasing the fairness of such antidiscrimination legislation are offered. (GC)

Analyzed determinants of wage rates of older workers and the large discrepancies existing between wage earned by Whites, non-Whites, men, and women. Human capital and geographic variables were important wage determinants. Differences in variables cannot completely explain the wage differentials of race and sex. (Author)

Concludes that what the older woman needs is what all humans need, but that what she gets, unfortunately, are very limited options. (Author/AM)

Before and 1 month after age awareness workshops, 200 British participants took the Palmore Aging Quiz and Fraboni Scale of Ageism. Palmore scores significantly improved but Fraboni scores were unchanged. Results suggest that increased awareness improves factual knowledge but does not change attitudes toward aging and older people. (Contains 18…

Discusses the issue of veteran teachers who are finding themselves out of work because they are too expensive. Suggests that teachers who suspect age discrimination should document signs of it as soon as possible if they plan to go to court. (JOW)

Argues that one goal of teaching is to help students critically evaluate their own knowledge to see where biases and stereotypes exist. Presents an activity in which students generate stereotypes about older adults. Warns that instructors must prepare extensively to anticipate student responses and find research that addresses anticipated…