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Socioeconomic Achievement: The Case Of The Working Poor, Manuel Vaz Pato, John B. Williamson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In recent years a great deal of effort has gone into the specification of causal models describing the social mobility process, but virtually no effort has been made to specify a model for the poor, a segment of the population for which the issue of social mobility is particularly crucial. In the present study we ask whether the process of socioeconomic achievement for the poor can be described using the same model as for the non-poor, or whether a separate model is required for the poor; we conclude that a separate model for the poor is needed. The data used …

Western News, February 27, 1979, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Trustees Adams; Ludlow Reappointed, Bennett; Stiefel To Lead Western's Faculty Senate, Aetna Has Open Enrollment Set, F. Lee Bailey To Speak Here, Bernhard Cites Library; Physical Plant Needs, Berkeley Library Dean Gives Talk, Management Has Visiting Scholar, Western Hosts Women's Midwest Cage Tourney, Science; Political Conflict Is Topic

Western News, February 22, 1979, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Spring Class Schedules Out, Winter Carnival Planned, Pegasus Tutors Need Volunteers, Sex Attitudes Is Tuesday Topic, Stine; VanDeventer; Viall Granted Emeritus Status, Personnel Actions Approved, Human Subjects Research Policy Approved by Trustees, Bernhard Comments on Salary Study; State Appropriations, Cistercian Interest Reaffirmed, Western Hosts Dance Marathon, Alumni Association Directors Elected, Spring Recess Hours Set, Five Workshops On Demystifying Math Set

Western News, February 15, 1979, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Committee To Study Recruitment, Applied Sciences Open House Here on Campus Next Week, Secretarial Seminar Set, Enrollment Growth Period Is Over, Liberal Ed. Friday Topic, Athletic Director Search Initiated, Whitney Young Program Here

Western News, February 8, 1979, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Nine Elected To Undergraduate Studies Council, Midge Constanza Kicks Off Intimacy Awareness Week, Black History Month Observed, Fee Payment Deadline Extended for Iranians, NSF Supports Chase's Study Of Batholith, Biofeedback Talk Friday, 20 Seibert Awards Given, Eureka; Campus Boutique; Reopens, Mitchell Accepts Appointment As Hawaiian Chancellor, Couple Has Exercise Plan At Bronco Cage Games, Redlining Expert Lectures Here, Social Work Convocation Wednesday, Family Conflict; Communication Lecture Tuesday, AI Jarreau Performs Here, Jack Anderson Visits Campus

University Magazine Vol. 4 No. 4, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1963-1980)

• Energy, A Solar Solution
• On Campus
• Periscope on People
• Bronco Sports
• Alumni News
• Estate Planning Ideas
• Profiles
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam

Western News, February 1, 1979, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Olympian Wilma Rudolph Speaks, H.S. Principals Visit Western Students Here, Bernhard Accepts National Invitation, British Studies Deadline Friday, Moscow PhiIharmonic is Coming, Assistant HEW Secretary To Give Convocation Address, Campus Schedule Announced for Black History Month, SEC Presents Improvisational Theatre Group Here Monday, Arena; Stages Alamo Ladies

Western News, January 25, 1979, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 20 Seniors Recognized, Physics Colloquium Tuesday in Rood, Board Authorizes Salary Increase, Bernhard Reports on Planning, Cites ASG; Snow Removal, Emeritus Status Awarded, Purchasing Officers Provide Scholarship, Trustees Reappoint Officers; Committees, Faculty Senate Constitution Revised, KSO Features Ballet Dancers, Wilcox Apparatus Merits Patent, Isotope Geochemist Here Next Week

Western News, January 18, 1979, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Southeast Asia; Balkan Expert Visits Western, Adult Ed. Courses Set, Faculty Senate Nominations Due, Western Expands Social Work Offerings in Grand Rapids, UT Stages 'Rainmaker', 'Music of Spheres' Lecture Topic Here by Schueller, Chemistry Colloquium Features Steinhaus Monday, Rotary Scholarship Applications Due, UM Anthropologist Speaks Wednesday

Western News, January 4, 1979, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: F/S Blood Pressure Tests Set, China Report Here Tuesday, Student Teaching Meetings Set, Transportation Tech Cites 5 Seniors, Study Local Geology; Environment, Course Features Grand Canyon River Raft Trip, Financial Aid Interviews Set, Reprographics Seminar Topic, Grotzinger Appointed Graduate Dean; Chief Research Officer, Burian Gets Two National Posts, Western's IOPA Plans Science for Citizens Center

Western Michigan University 1979, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Yearbooks (1906-1985)

• Pictures from across campus
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Retirement Dinner Dialogue 1979, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Retirement Dinner Dialogue

1979

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Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 6, No. 1 (January 1979)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Special Issue: Symbolic Interaction and Social Welfare

• On the Promise of Symbolic Interaction for Social Welfare - RALPH SEGALMAN - pp. 1
• Symbolic interaction and Social Practice - HARRIS CHAIKLIN - pp. 3
• Symbolic interaction and Social Work Supervision. - CARLTON E. MUNSON - pp. 8
• Symbolic Interaction and Social Assessment. - BILL HORNER - pp.19
• "Woman as symbol and social Welfare: An Interactionist Perspective. - RAYMOND L. SCHMITT & STANLEY E. GRUPP - pp.34
• Elements of the Perpetuation of Dependency in a Psychiatric Halfway House. - DAVID R. MAINES & MARILYN A. MARKOWITZ - pp.52
• The Interpretation of Child …

The Interpretation Of Child Abuse: Bureaucratic Relevance In Urban Newfoundland, Don Handelman

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The disposition of suspected instances of child abuse is accomplished by bureaucratic personnel through their interpretation of the relevancies of their organizational life-world. Three such instances are discussed: these resulted respectively in an unmodified interpretation, in a modified interpretation, and in an ambiguous interpretation. Among the bureaucratic relevancies which are discussed are, the elasticity itself of the rubric of "suspicion", the affluence of the suspected, and the nature of their support network. The reification of instances of suspected abuse is found to be related, in part, to bureaucratic contingencies which themselves are connected only tangentially to the behavioral phenomenon under …

The Social Construction Of Disability, Arnold Birenbaum

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This symbolic interactionist theory examines the structure of relationships between the disabled and the nondisabled through face-to-face interaction and the formation and participation in organizations which provide specialized services. Some propositions from Randall Collin's Conflict Sociology (1975) create a framework for understanding the behavior of the disabled. Goffman's concept of career is used to examine the conditions under which various adaptive strategies are employed by the disabled to negotiate favorable definitions of self from their social communication. Finally, a symbolic interactionist explanation is outlined to account for the active and interested involvement of the nonhandicapped with the handicapped in getting …

The "Significant Other" In Marital And Family Therapy, Nathan Hurvitz

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The significant other (SO) is derived from the social behaviorism of G. H. Mead which is comparable to contemporary cognitive behaviorism. The SO is defined as an analytical concept by examining interaction in social acts; it includes attributes associated with the family member's role-reciprocity, meanings, affect, self-concept and modeling; and it is associated with concepts such as transformation, attribution and social interchange. The process by which the therapist becomes an SO to the family members individually and jointly, and how he or she utilizes transformation, attribution and social interchange are outlined.

Symbolic Interactionism And Social Assessment, Bill Horner

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Social work needs a theoretical perspective that will provide impetus to the development of its unique function: social assessment and social intervention. The images and concepts characterizing symbolic interactionism seem to have the potential of meeting this need. This paper explores the perspective with the intent of suggesting its utility for assessing and intervening in interpersonal and environmental circumstances.

On The Promise Of Symbolic Interaction For Social Welfare (A Comment By The Editor Of The Special Issue), Ralph Segalman

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In a previous article ("Theoretical Models of Social Structure and the Practice of Social Work," Arete Spring 1976, Vol. 4 no. 1) I commented on the variety of non-interchangable social theory doctrines utilized by social work, past and present, to explain the relationship between the client (or client group) and society. In it I indicated the hidden assumptions of the practitioner as revealed by his social theory of choice. As therapist he (or she) inferentially laid the onus of adjustment on the client; as advocate--on the society, depending upon the particular consensus or conflict theory utilized. I pointed out that …

Symbolic Interaction And Social Practice, Harris Chaiklin

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

To make social theory useful for practice its concepts must be in a form which is compatible with the ways practitioners relate to people. Symbolic interaction has a unique contribution to make to this endeavor. Its unit of attention is interaction; what goes on between people. Facts and ideas at this level of abstraction can be used in intervention. By contrast theories of society and theories of system are descriptive. They provide useful background information for practice.

Symbolic Interaction And Social Work Supervision, Carlton E. Munson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Professions historically have been practiced autonomously, but with the proliferation of professionalism as technology advances professional practice is being conducted more and more within the confines of "organizational necessities." There is an inherent conflict between professional autonomy and organizational constraints. This conflict has created a need for theoretical formulations that mediate this situational relationship. The theoretical formulations of Mead, Cooley, Linton, Thomas, Kinch, and Blumer are used to identify a system for taking account of the individual within the organization. Using the concepts of looking glass self, self-indications, role, status, definition of the situation, the social self, scripts, and actors, …

"Woman" As Symbol And Social Welfare: An Interactionist Perspective, Raymond L. Schmitt, Stanley E. Grupp

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Symbolic interactionism is used to examine the variable and complex definitions now linked to the symbol "woman" in contemporary society. The implications of symbolic interactionism and the view of "woman" as symbol for social welfare are discussed in terms of knowledge, morality, and implementation.

Elements Of The Perpetuation Of Dependency In A Psychiatric Halfway House, David R. Maines, Marilyn A. Markowitz

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Halfway houses are intended as helping institutions for those who are attempting to make the transition from institutionalized mental health facilities to autonomous living in the community. In spite of the manifest goal to produce independence for its residents, however, the halfway house contributes to patterns of dependency. In addition to the network nature of mental health care, we identify three dependency-perpetuating elements: role commitments, language, and mixed messages. These elements are analyzed as both social organizational and social psychological processes, and their implications are discussed.

An Empirical Study Of The Symbolic And Objective World Of The Preschool Child: A New Methodology And Some Preliminary Findings, Don W. Malon, Roy Ruckdeschel

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper discusses the division within symbolic interactionism today into the Iowa and Chicago Schools. Taking the position that the differences are potentially reconcilable, the authors present a study which demonstrates some methodological extensions of the positivistic Iowa School in conjunction with some of the insights of Blumer's phenomenological Chicago School. The research employed a quasi-experimental design, the aim of which was to investigate the relationship between cognitive organization of behavior and conditions of age and educational program. Subjects were 117 three and four year old children observed naturalistically in three preschool programs: a Montessori Class, a Parent-Child Center, and …

Wmu Board Of Trustee Minutes 1979, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• MINUTES
  • January 19
  • February 16
  • March 16
  • April 20
  • May 18
  • June 15
  • July 20
  • September 21
  • October 19
  • November 16
  • December 21
• APPENDIX A - HONORARY DEGREES
  • DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
• APPENDIX B - WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
  • April 21, 1979
  • June 23, 1979
  • August 18, 1979
  • December 22, 1979
• INDEX

Western News, December 7, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Parking Bureau Has Holiday Spirit, Western Receives $70,000 National Evaluation Grant, 'News' Early Next Week, Who's Who Banquet Thursday, Joint Committees To Study Faculty Development; Salary; Work Load, Four Gerontology Awards Announced, Christmas Concert Features 'Messiah', TV Services Has Hunger Films, Ombudsman Issues Report, Plan Spring Seminar Trip To U.S.S.R.; Czechoslovakia, 'Reading Horizons' Issued

A Descriptive Study Of Parish Clergy And Their Counseling Practices, Gregory J. Ludlow

Masters Theses

First paragraph:

It has been the function of societies throughout history to provide comfort and support for it's troubled members. In the past, this function was performed by the society's religious institutions.Today, as in the past, people who want solutions.to the problems they experience, or who want to gain pathways to possible solutions, look to their religion, their church organization, their clergyman, to their God. The clergymen of a community are apt to be the first professionals of that community to be consulted when the need for help is felt.

Western News, November 30, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ford Execulive To Discuss ·Engineering, Math, Computer Science 'Team Effort', Poetry Duals; Readings Here, Noam Chomsky Visits Tuesday, Indian Aging Talk Today, Mortar Board To Seek Student Input on Liberal Ed. Report, Carlson Given Two-Awards, Carlson Given Two-Awards, Southern Africa Scholar Visits Here, Bernhard To Head AASCU, White House Asks Bernhard To Meeting, University's Third Distinguished Professor Is Charles T. Brown, Hoy Resigns; Name Brinn Interim Athletic Director; Conference Underway on 'Psychological Reactions to Disabilities' Here

Western News, November 16, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Junior High Students Visit, Dedicate Student Services Building, Electrostatics Program Monday, Who Killed Jack Kennedy?, Who's Who Selects 45 Students, Cite Lowrie Among State's Top Women, Police Promotions Announced, French Historian To Visit Here, Hunger Week Programs Today, Western Hosts Central on TV, Allen Memorial Services Today

University Magazine Vol. 4 No. 3, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1963-1980)

• 'And lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them ... '
• On Campus
• Homecoming Highlights
• Teaching Excellence Award Recipients Recognized
• Periscope On People
• Bronco Sports
• Alumni News
• Annual Fund Committee Encourages Alumni Support
• Minority Alumni Identified
• Foundation Officers Re-elected
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam

Informal Support Systems For The Aged: Limitations And Issues, Marjorie Buckholz

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The need for community social services to enable older persons to remain in their homes has been well documented (Gold, 1974; Lohman, 1978; Atchley, 1977; Blenkner, 1977). Inspite of a growing service industry and professional corps of helpers, it does not reach the growing numbers of elderly, especially the older-elderly who are most likely to be frail (Gold, 1974; Lohmann, 1978; Heyman and Polansky, 1977). The aged share of the population has grown relative to the younger age group. In 1900, 6.4% of the U. S. population was 60 years or older; in 1975, it had increased to 14.8% (U. …