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Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 4, No. 6 (July 1977)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Editorial - FLORENCE KASLOW - p. 842
• Women: Re-entry and Challenge - LITA L. SCHWARTZ - p. 845
• Work Incentive Policies: An Evaluation of Their Effects on Welfare Women's Choice - JACQUELINE BALLOU - p. 850
• Debunking Sapphire:Toward a Non-racist and Non-sexist Social Science - PATRICIA BELL SO - p. 864
• The Scarlet "W":Public Welfare as Sexual Stigma for Women - PHYLLIS J. DAY - p. 872
• The Role of the Female Mental Health Professional in a Male Correctional Setting - CHERYL E. BIEMER - p. 882
• Women in Communications - JANICE L. BOOKER - p. 888 …

Sex Differences In Work Assertiveness Of Social Workers, Mary Valentich, James Gripton

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Despite comparable levels of educational qualifications and experience, women in social work occupy a status inferior to men with respect to positions, rates of promotion and salaries. In other words, sexism prevails in what has traditionally been a female profession. Because of the institutionalized preference for men in social work, it is unlikely that individual acts of women to attain professional equality will eliminate sexism. However, because women have been socialized to be Dassive and self-effacing, they nay be contributing to their secondary status by managing their careers less effectively than men.

What is involved in assertively pursuing one's career …

Depression And Physical Rehabilitation, Mary Jo Deegan

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Depression is often expected in our society during physical rehabilitation. This and similar expectations structure the experience of a physical disability. Contradictions in expectations and demands by providers to conform to this paradigm create barriers in the rehabilitation process. Changes in the physical rehabilitation paradigm are briefly suggested.

Shame And Public Dependency: A Literature Review, Norman L. Wyers

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

All research related to under-utilization of income maintenance programs as well as to their impact on recipients has discovered the presence of stigma. A survey of the pertinent literature points out that much is known about stigmatization but that social welfare has been slow to incorporate this knowledge in any attempt to reduce the destructive effect of stigma on program users. Both liberal and radical reform measures are proposed as remedies.

Western News, June 23, 1977, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Director of Conferences Named, Trustees Approve Title Changes, WMU Involved in Foundation's Study, New Department Established, Ethridge gets Added Responsibility, New Art Department Chairman Appointed, Instructional Positions, Policy for Outside Jobs Approved, S.E.R.S, Equals Student Jobs

Bulletin: Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1977-1978, Western Michigan University

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• University Calendar • Board of Trustees • Administrative Officers • Administrative Groups • Admission • Degrees • Degree Requirements • General Education Requirement • Student Planned Curriculum • Undergraduate Curricula and Approved Majors • Major and Minor Requirements • Teacher Certification • Student Fees • Academic Regulations • Student Academic Rights: Policies and Procedures • Student Services • Student Financial Aid and Scholarships • The Honors College • College of Applied Sciences • College of Arts and Sciences • College of Eusiness • College of Education • College of Fine Arts • College of General Studies • College of …

Western News, May 26, 1977, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Room and Board Rates Increased, Board Approves Faculty Promotions, Mallinson Given Tribute by Legislature, Professional Development Leave Plan Okayed, Infra-Red Scan Shows Heat Losses, April Gifts and Grants Announced, Behm Named "Engineer of the Year”, Committee Named to Head Annual Fund Drive, Trustees Sanction Annual Leave Change, "Singlehood" is Workshop Topic, Date Set for Phi Beta Kappa Dinner Meeting, Flossie Sangren Feted at Luncheon

Western News, May 19, 1977, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: East Hall May Become Historic Site, Alan Paton to Visit Campus, Dorothea S. Snyder Dies, Workshop on Body Therapy is Saturday; May 21, Famous Alumni Play Leads in WMU Theatre Production, Capital Funds Campaign in Foundation's Plans, Committee on Liberal Education Appointed, Doctoral Examinations Scheduled, Research Librarian is Next in Lecture Series, Emeriti Elect New Council Members, Time Management Workshop is Next Week

Western News, May 12, 1977, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Eleven Faculty Layoffs Rescinded, Board Grants Tenure to 29 Faculty, Long Time Friend of University Dies, New Regulation Affects Mail, Recognition Planned for Eleanore Lindon, Special Poetry Reading Next Tuesday, Mass Order Time at Printing Services, Spring Session Enrollment Announced, Irish Scholarships Offered, Ethridge Conducts Leadership Session, Librarianship Lectures Begin, Chamber Music Series Opens

Western News, May 5, 1977, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Pres. Bernhard Lauds Faculty/Students, Dr. Hardin Retires June 23, Board Grants Sabbatical Leaves, Postpone Action on Proposed Rules, Alumni Director Named, WMU Meets "Freedom of Information" Rules, Wetnight Reports on Gifts and Grants, Hours for Recreation and Exercise Posted, Instructional Position Openings, Variety Marks Fall Line-Up at Auditorium

The New Left And The Human Service Professions, Robert J. S. Ross

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

There are three characteristics of the New Left which had impact on social and human service professionals. Egalitarianism produced distrustof orthodox professional detachment from and power over poor and minority persons. The movement also gave expression to guilt, for some, over their "privileged" backgrounds. The New Left's decentralist views about power produced an orientation to local insurgency: the organization of neighborhood and community activist organizations. In combination, for those influenced by the movement and entering the professions, a characteristic type of new professionalism arose: advocacy for the interests and organizations of the oppressed. Illustrations of this process are found in …

Journal Of Sociology And Social Welfare Vol. 4, No. 5

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

• The New Left and the Human Service Professions - Robert J. S. Ross
• Ryan Revisited: Updating the Prevalence of Bastards – Hudson R. A. Rosen, Lois J. Martindale
• The Non-Verbal Communication of the Physical Handicapped - Mary Jo Deegan
• Social Welfare and Danish Communes: An International Case Study - Thomas H. Shey
• Russia and America Compared: How Heavy is Our Welfare Burden – David Makofsky
• Ex Post Facto Evaluation of Neighborhood Organization Programs - Shimon E. Spiro
• The Prestige and Effectiveness of the Public Welfare Worker - Richard M. Grinnell, Nancy S. Kyte
• Three Strategies for Reducing Involuntary Segregation – …

Social Welfare And Danish Communes: An International Case Study, Thomas H. Shey

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The implementation of public assistance and related forms of social insurance, based on existing social welfare legislation, often discriminates against new and emerging social institutions such as collective families residing in a communal situation. A recent case study of the Danish experience has shown that, while members of such communes are in fact discriminated against by the authorities (as a communal entity), the system has simultaneously proven flexible enough to accomodate the majority of "problem cases" on an individual basis and in the process served to minimize potential social unrest and dislocation. Unlike their American counterpart, research has verified that …

Russia And America Compared: How Heavy Is Our Welfare Burden, David Makofsky

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A non-Western comparative model, totalitarianism, has conventionally been employed to describe qualitative differences between the United States on one hand, and the nations of the Communist world on the other. This paper explores welfare-related aspects of Communist (USSR) - Western (US) differences: First, the quantity of welfare and second, the mode of welfare distribution. In measuring the volume of welfare as the proportion of the state welfare expenses to the GNP or NMP respectively, the Russian proportion from 1958 (USSR l8.S8,, U.S. 10.6%) until the latest available comparative figures (USSR 23- 24%, US 15.2%) remains substantially greater. In terms of …

Ex Post Facto Evaluation Of Neighborhood Organization Programs, Shimon E. Spiro

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Quasi-experimental designs, which are currently dominant in the methodological literature on Evaluative Research, are mostly not appropriate for the evaluation of Planned Change in the social organization of urban neighborhoods. In this paper we propose an alternative approach, based on ex-post-facto case studies. Criteria for evaluation, as well as study design and instruments, are discussed in some detail. A concise summary of one local evaluative study is presented as an illustration.

Ryan Revisited: Updating The Prevalence Of Bastards, Hudson R. A. Rosen, Lois J. Martindale

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Ryan, in Blaming the Victim, discusses welfare mothers in terms of an ideology of illegitimacy, and its impact on welfare policies. He then refuted the ideology. Since then several conditions have changed. This paper assesses how those changes may have affected Ryan's conclusions, and whether AFDC recipients most likely to fit the ideology differ from other unmarried, pregnant women. Hypotheses: AFDC and non-AFDC recipients will not differ significantly in (1) "promiscuity;" (2) contraceptive usage; (3) number of children being raised; and (4) solution to their problem pregnancy. The sample was 424 AFDC and 741 non-AFDC pregnant, unmarried women. While some …

The Non-Verbal Communication Of The Physical Handicapped, Mary Jo Deegan

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper explores the types of problems which may arise as a function of a physical disability and its effects on non-verbal communication. Examples of social interaction problems were obtained through participant observation at a physical rehabilitation hospital. The author assumes that social skills based on communication through and by the body need to be conceptualized and have implications for their use in therapeutic settings.

Three Strategies For Reducing Involuntary Segregation, Juliet Saltman

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The involuntary aspects of residential segregation in this country are examined, a conceptual model of involuntary segregation is presented, and four causative factors of involuntary segregation are noted. These four factors are the targets of three recent corrective strategies which have been used in an attempt to reduce involuntary segregation. The three strategies -- fair-share plans, exclusionary zoning lawsuits, and community housing audits -- are reviewed and analyzed in terms of their potential success in reducing involuntary segregation. Though no single strategy would be sufficient, all three strategies in combination may ultimately achieve a reduction of involuntary segregation in our …

Observations On An Emerging Profession, Lincoln J. Fry, Jon Miller

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study examines the ranking that rehabilitation counselors received from their colleagues and clients in an alcoholism rehabilitation organization. The findings suggest that organizational power was the major determinant of the favorable ranking rehabilitation counseling received from colleaguest legitimacy appeared to accrue from power, not the reverse. Occupational visibility appeared to account for client ranking while knowledge that a powerless client group was controlled by others was found to be an important dimension of rehabilitation counselor standing with clients. One implication of the study is that the immediate social environments of occupations provide a meaningful place to begin to document …

Western News, April 21, 1977, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Two Honorary Doctorates to Be Given During WMU's Saturday Commencement, Bernhard Responds to AAUP Letter, Medieval Conference May 5-8, Schultz to Head National Council, Geography Department Participates in Major Rainfall Research Study, Sichel Co-Authors Economics Text, WMU Faculty Members Propose School Emergency National Contingency Plan, To Begin Oliver Street and Western Avenue Construction Projects About April 25 and May 2, WMU Police to Clock Tennis Serves and Thrown Baseballs with Radar

Western News, April 7, 1977, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bernhard Wants Study of Liberal Education Here, Focus on Tomorrow's Teaching, Michigan Africanists to Meet Here, Siebert Leads Study of Religion, Lettermen in Return Engagement, Search Workshop on Campus, University Symphony to Present Five Student Soloists April 17, Aging Economics Talks Monday, 'Porgy and Bess" Coming, Report News Survey Results

University Magazine Vol. 3 No. 1, Western Michigan University

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• The President's Message
• Capital Punishment- A Deterrent?
• Annual Report to Investors
• On Campus
• Recommended Reading
• Bronco Sports
• Alumni News
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam

The Graduate College Bulletin: 1977-1978, Western Michigan University

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• Section I: General Policies and Procedures • Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements • Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements • Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements • Section V: Description of Graduate Courses • Section VI: The Graduate Faculty

Comstock High School Comstock Public Schools Major Internship, David F. Smith

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The Development Of Scientific Careers Among Black And White Students: A Longitudinal Study, Willard B. Bowe

Masters Theses

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Trust, Efficacy, And Political Reform Behavior: A Study Of Voters In Seven Pennsylvania Municipalities, Seyed Alaeddin Tolouie

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The Effect Of Two Proxemic Variables Upon Counselor And Client Evaluations Of A Counseling Relationship, Daniel R. Klainer

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We Suggest, Eleanore Buelke

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Schlosser, Courtney D. The Person in Education New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1976. Pp. xiii + 413.

A Survey Of Inservice Training Practices In Police Departments Of A Selected Size Range, Arthur G. Stoner

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An Examination Of Distinguishing Characteristics Between Recidivist And Non-Recidivist Juvenile Offenders, Peter A. Draugalis

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