The interacting forces of poverty stricken youth, teacher behavior towards these youth, and the influence of this behavior on subsequent academic performance are studied. (CK)

Summarizes the conclusions and recommendations of the National Association of Intergroup Relations Officials' conference held May 17-19, 1968 in Ephrate, Pa. Focuses on racism, Black Power, ghettos, riots and reactions thereof, behavior and attitudinal change, changing power relationships, and the role of the intergroup relations worker. (DM)

A study of desired residential mobility among residents of San Francisco's Chinatown generally confirms the thesis that confinement to a first settlement enclave is due to constraints on choice, and abandonment of this area occurs with increased economic status and greater choice availability. (GC)

The central hypothesis of this paper is that the more a Black residential area resembles what is described as a "streetcorner district," the more likely its residents will view the wider society as "normless." (Author/EB)

Argues that for too long the experiences of the Chinese population in America have been either shrouded in misconception or totally ignored, and that this country must recognize and deal with the issues affecting this community. Learning about Chinese Americans will allow us to reexamine governmental policies towards racial and ethnic groups and…

Concludes that the drinking patterns of black and white men tend to be somewhat similar, but that alcoholism among blacks is also strongly related to urban ghetto conditions. Asserts that "many more in depth studies of the role of alcoholism among blacks are vitally needed." (Author/JM)

Argues that, as a matter of social ethics, the government should undertake policies to mitigate the economic marginality of those languishing in the ghettos of America and that affirmative-action policies are necessary and justified. Presents a new model for affirmative action and explores various moral and political considerations. (GR)

Discusses a research project on how artists in rap videos create a "counter-discourse" (or ways of talking and thinking about) on themselves and the places they live. Focuses on the experience of sharing the paper based on this research, specifically considering a lecture at California State University-Dominquez Hills. (CMK)

Reprinted from the Fall 1968 issue of "Daedalus.

This paper presents research into the characteristics of low-income families in the Portland, Oregon area. The contention is made that the learning behavior of children from these families is affected by their pre-school and early school experiences, which may be unsatisfactory in preparing them to learn. Three types of aberrations may affect…

Effectance, defined as the child's independent, effective interaction with people and things, is studied through observation of the play of 36 preschool low income black children. The children were observed and filmed in semi-structured play sessions, primarily with family dolls, doll furniture, and small baby bottle. Instruments used were: (1)…