The more than 300 films and videos listed in this annotated filmography for use by educators and their students are presented in 14 categories: (1) Biases in Early Childhood Education; (2) Career and Vocational Opportunities; (3) Curriculum Equity; (4) Discrimination in Employment; (5) Equity in Sports; (6) A Legal Context; (7) Male Sex Role…

This legislative amendment affects Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It provides that any program within an organization receiving federal financial assistance brings the entire organization or institution…

Sexism in women's health care has received increasing attention through the women's movement. Many alternative efforts at reform have been targeted to women in their reproductive years, but the older woman has not had similar efforts designed to alter her situation. A Senior Health Center was established by one community hospital to provide…

This publication records statements made by representatives of some 20 organizations at a Consultation on the Status of Civil Rights in Maine. Following the chairperson's introductory remarks, presentations on the following five sets of issues are offered: (1) general and multiple civil rights issues (the Maine Human Rights Commission, the Pine…

The impact of the Supreme Court's 1984 Grove City College v. Bell decision on the interpretation of civil rights laws is discussed in this report. The Grove decision, it is argued, has made it possible for institutions to discriminate in programs which do not receive direct Federal aid. As a result, civil rights and affirmative action laws have…

These recommendations are made by a Committee of Conference to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. The committee, composed of members of both the House of Representatives and Senate, recommends changes in the amendment proposed by the House to the Senate bill to extend the authorization of appropriations for, and to revise, the Act. (The Senate…

This teaching guide on aging contains 18 activities for students. A major cognitive objective is for students to examine and evaluate personal and societal attitudes and behavior toward aging in the United States and in other societies. When students make cross-cultural comparisons of these attitudes and behaviors they become aware that their own…

Racism does not necessarily involve race; as an ideology, racism can cut across all collective social groupings. Racism takes many forms, including (1) race prejudice; (2) social discrimination; (3) sexism; (4) anti-semitism; (5) White supremacy; (6) ebonicism, xanthicism, and redicism--racist beliefs against Blacks, Asians, and American Indians;…

Addresses the value and support of older employees in child care programs. (HOD)

Suggests that English teachers are in an excellent position to help students learn about the aged and aging because they know literature that treats the joys and pains of later life and they understand how language shapes and reflects cultural attitudes. Proposes objectives and presents samples of activities to be used in an aging unit. (MM)

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and its 1978 amendments are discussed. This statute protects all aged 40 to 70, and it has had a widespread effect. Although the 1978 amendments clarify several issues, there are still many questions left, including retirement issues. (MLW)

The impact on employee benefit plans of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act amendments that raised the mandatory retirement age is addressed through a discussion and analysis of legislative history, court decisions, Department of Labor regulations, wage-hour rulings, and opinion letters. (Author/JMD)

For those institutions endeavoring to increase the likelihood of older workers' leaving, a diversified set of retirement options is suggested. Many employers are offering an interim period of part-time employment before final retirement. Evaluations should not be used to drive employees into retirement. (MLW)

In a Norwegian study, mature adult graduates had low rates of unemployment compared to traditional graduates, women were likely to have high-status jobs, and ageism was greater in the private sector. In Britain, mature graduates have higher unemployment, are excluded from better paying jobs, and are more commonly in the public sector, especially…

Discusses age discrimination in the teaching profession. Though it is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers over age 40, the problem still occurs. The article tells teachers how to prepare for filing complaints if they suspect age discrimination. (SM)