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1983

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A Study In The Definition Of The Situation: Adult-Child Sexual Relationships, Dixie R. Colvin Dec 1983

A Study In The Definition Of The Situation: Adult-Child Sexual Relationships, Dixie R. Colvin

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Today sexual relationships between adults and children are being discussed and examined by both the general population and academia. The media features articles and programs on the topic. Personal experience books from the child's perspective are being published regularly. There is a growing amount of literature written by academics. Treatment programs are springing up around the country. And legislation prohibiting these relationships is being written or revised.


Differences In Social Perceptions Between American And West African Students: Implication For Social Work Education, Adeze C. Uhiara Apr 1983

Differences In Social Perceptions Between American And West African Students: Implication For Social Work Education, Adeze C. Uhiara

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The United States has become a world market for education especially for international students from the third world countries. In view of this, it has become necessary to examine the participation of these young internationals in American education which is primarily designed to meet the needs of the American people. This study used four hypotheses to test whether there is a significant difference in social values and perceptions between American students currently studying in an American university, West African students studying in American universities, and West Africans who had previously studied in American universities and have returned home. It was …