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The Representation Of Race And Ethnic Relations In Japanese Junior High School English Language Textbooks From 1987 To 2002, Mieko Yamada

Dissertations

This dissertation explores how cultural attitudes about race/ethnicity are taught and how international power relations are expressed in Japanese junior high school textbooks. In a content analysis of Japanese junior high school textbooks in English as a foreign language, I examine how race and ethnic relationswere expressed and what types of interracial communication took place in the textbooks. Applying the racial formation theory developed by Omi and Winant (1994) and the concept of color-blind racism by Bonilla-Silva (2001, 2003), I explain how cultural ideology towards racial and ethnic relations were guided in the Japanese English language textbooks.

Fifteen English language …

Exploring The Influence Of Supportive Communication Practices On Volunteer Satisfaction, Role Identity, Safety Perceptions, Loyalty, And Burnout, Virginia Ann Gregory

Masters Theses

The purpose of this thesis was to assess supportive communication practices as predictors of volunteer outcomes. As healthcare organizations continue to grow and expand services to patients, the need for volunteers will expand as well. If volunteers are supported within the organization they will become a part of the healthcare environment and ultimately can make a difference for the organization. lt was hypothesized that supportive communication by both staff and co-volunteers would predict higher levels of volunteer satisfaction, role identity, safety perceptions, and loyalty, and lower levels of volunteer bumout. Results indicate that emotional support from staff was the strongest …

Social Welfare Before The Elizabethan Poor Laws: The Early Christian Tradition, Ad 33 To 313, Vincent Faherty

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Current social welfare history texts in the United States tend to cover quickly the time periods before the passage of the Elizabethan Poor Laws in 1601. This is an unfortunate informationalgap since what is labeled social welfare today has been organized and delivered for centuries before 1601 through the rich religious traditions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and thousands of other traditional religions throughout the world. This article provides a broad historical overview of the organization, the roles, and the services provided by the social welfare system in Christian communities, during their first three centuries, throughout what is now …

Welfare Reform And Post-Secondary Education In Maine: A Supplemental Bibliography, Luisa S. Deprez

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In the September 2005 issue of the Journal, Charles Price authored an article entitled "Reforming Welfare Reform Postsecondary Education Policy: Two State Case Studies in Political Culture, Organizing, and Advocacy" (Volume XXXII, Number 3: 81-106). It is a timely article; the issue of access to postsecondary education for women on welfare is a crucial one. Not only did the 1996 welfare "reform" law heighten the already harsh and punitive attitudes toward poor women raising children on their own, newly incorporated restrictive elements severely hampered, and in some cases eliminated, these women's ability to move off welfare and into stable, well-paying …

Review Of School Violence In Context: Culture, Neighborhood, Family, School And Gender. Rami Benbenishty And Ron Avu Astor. Reviewed By Susan Stone., Susan Stone

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Rami Benbenishty and Ron Avi Astor, School Violence in Context: Culture, Neighborhood, Family, School and Gender. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005. $39.95 hardcover.

Review Of From Welfare To Workfare: The Unintended Consequences Of Liberal Reform 1945-1965. Jennifer Mittelstadt. Reviewed By Margaret Sharrard Sherraden., Margaret Sherrard Sherraden

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Jennifer Mittelstadt. From Welfare to Workfare: The Unintended Consequences of Liberal Reform, 1945-1965. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 2005. $49.95 hardback, $19.95 paperback.

Review Of The Sage Handbook Of Quantitative Methodology For The Social Sciences. David Kaplan (Ed.). Reviewed By John G. Orme., John G. Orme

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of David Kaplan (Ed.), The SAGE Handbook of Quantitative Methodology for the Social Sciences, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2005. $125.00 hardcover.

Review Of Queer Wars: The New Gay Right And Its Critics. Paul Robinson. Reviewed By Greg Mallon., Gerald P. Mallon

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Paul Robinson, Queer Wars: The New Gay Right and Its Critics. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2005. $25.00 hardcover.

Just Around The Corner: The Paradox Of The Jobless Recovery. Stanley Aronowitz.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Stanley Aronowitz, Just Around the Corner: The Paradox of the Jobless Recovery. Philadelphia. PA: Temple University Press, 2005. $49.50 hardcover, $16.95 papercover.

The Politics Of Indigenization: A Case Study Of Development Of Social Work In China, Miu Chung Yan, Kwok Wah Cheung

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Internationalization and indigenization are dialectical processes of knowledge transfer. However, social work literature has paid scant attention to the process of indigenization, which can best be understood as one of recontextualization. This paper introduces Basil Bernstein's theory, which contends that recontextualization is a political process, as an analytical tool for us to understand the politics of indigenization. To demonstrate the usefulness of this tool, this paper analyzes how, in China, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and social work academics interactively compete for this control.

Acculturative Stress And Social Support Among Korean And Indian Immigrant Adolescents In The United States, Madhavappallil Thomas, Jong Baek Choi

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study examined acculturative stress and its relationship with social support among Korean and Indian immigrant adolescents. The data were collected from 165 Korean and Indian adolescents using the Acculturation Scale for Asian American Adolescents and Social Support Scale. Findings show that respondents experience low to moderate level of acculturative stress. Social support activities reduce the level of acculturative stress. Social support from parents is the most important predictive factor in determining the level of acculturative stress. These findings not only contribute to social work education and practice but also increase cultural sensitivity and awareness in working with these populations.

Promises I Can Keep: Why Poor Women Put Motherhood Before Marriage. Kathryn Edin And Maria Kefalas., Allison C. De Marco

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Kathryn Edin and Maria Kefalas, Promises I can Keep: Why Poor Women put Motherhood before Marriage. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2005. $24.95 hardcover, $15.95 papercover.

Americans' Attitudes Toward Euthanasia And Physician-Assisted Suicide, 1936-2002, Jen Allen, Sonia Chavez, Sara Desimone, Debbie Howard, Keadron Johnson, Lucinda Lapierr, Darrel Montero, Jerry Sanders

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Public opinion polls conducted from 1936 to 2002 found that Americans support both euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Although public opinion regarding end-oflife decisions appears to have been influenced by the events of the times, Americans have consistently favored the freedom to end one's life when the perceived quality of life has significantly diminished, either by one's own hand or with the assistance of a physician. This paper indicates that existing policy regarding euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide conflicts with the American public's attitudes regarding the matter, as well as examines implications for social workers who serve clients facing end-of-life decisions.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 33, No. 2 (June 2006)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• AMERICANS' ATTITUDES TOWARD EUTHANASIA AND PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE, 1936-2002 - Jen Allen, Sonia Chavez, Sara DeSimone, Debbie Howard, Keadron Johnson, Lucinda LaPierre, Darrel Montero and Jerry Sanders
• PROFESSIONAL HOPE IN WORKING WITH OLDER ADULTS - Terry Koenig and Richard Spano PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DURING FISCAL CRISIS: A COMMUNITY/UNIVERSITY RESPONSE - Dianne Rush Woods, Phu Tai Phan and Terry Jones
• THE POLITICS OF INDIGENIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL WORK IN CHINA - Miu Chung Yan and Kwok Wah Cheung 63
• RESHAPING RETIREMENT POLICIES IN POSTINDUSTRIAL NATIONS: THE NEED FOR FLEXIBILITY - Angela L. Curl and M. C. …

Program Development During Fiscal Crisis: A Community/University Response, Dianne Rush Woods, Phu Tai Phan, Terry Jones

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article discusses the often difficult and challenging process of setting up a new academic department, especially during a time of budget crisis. Furthermore it examines the role and purpose of the university, the place of so-called applied programs within the university, curriculum development of a new program, racial and cultural diversity at the university, and the overall relevance of the university as a vehicle for addressing community needs. The paper concludes with a discussion on how a Social Work faculty was able to use the university's mission to persuade its leadership into setting up a Social Work Department.

Reshaping Retirement Policies In Post-Industrial Nations: The Need For Flexibility, Angela L. Curl, M. C. "Terry" Hokenstad Jr.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Social Security programs in post-industrial nations are facing the need for policy reforms. Fiscal shortfalls in current Social Security programs are a major driving force promoting these reforms. At the same time, changes in longevity and the nature of work and retirement also suggest the need for policy reform. This article begins with a broad overview of some of the policy innovations of the Europe Union as a whole, and then focuses more indepth on policy reforms in three countries that exemplify Esping-Andersen's (1990) typology of welfare states: Sweden, Germany, and Canada. These three countries have passed policies that promote …

Review Of Troubled Fields: Men, Emotions And The Crisis In American Farming. Eric Ramirez-Ferrero. Reviewed By Leon Ginsberg., Leon Ginsberg

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Eric Ramirez-Ferrero, Troubled Fields: Men, Emotions and the Crisis in American Farming. New York: Columbia University Press, 2005. $64.50 hardcover, $24.50 papercover.

Review Of Aids, Rhetoric And Medical Knowledge. Alex Preda. Reviewed By Cudore L. Snell., Cudore L. Snell

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Alex Preda, AIDS, Rhetoric, and Medical Knowledge. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2005. $70.00 hardback.

What We Know About Child Care. Alison Clarke- Steward And Virginia D. Allhusen.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Alison Clarke-Stewart and Virginia D. Allhusen, What We Know About Child Care. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2005. $45.00 hardcover.

Illicit Drug Policies, Trafficking And Use The World Over. Cathrina Gouvis Roman, Heather Ahn-Redding And Rita J. Simon., Sean R. Hogan

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Caterina Gouvis Roman, Heather Ahn-Redding and Rita J. Simon, Illicit Drug Policies, Trafficking, and Use the World Over. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2005, $75.00 hardcover.

Perspectives On Health And Human Rights. Sofia Gruskin, Michael A. Grodin, George J. Annas And Stephen P. Marks (Eds.).

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Sofia Gruskin, Michael A. Grodin, Groege J. Annas and Stephen P. Marks (Eds.), Perspectives on Health and Human Rights. New York: Routledge, 2005. $ 95.00 hardcover, $ 34.95 papercover.

Industrial Ruins: Space, Aesthetics And Materiality. Tim Edensor., Robert Leighninger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Tim Edensor, Industrial Ruins: Space, Aesthetics, and Materiality. New York: Berg, 2005. $28.95 papercover.

An Assessment Of Family And Medical Leave Policy, Stefanie Wilde

Honors Theses

The US Family and Medical Leave Act (Public Law 103-3, or 29 CFR 825) and similar policies throughout the world, such as maternity leave policies (PL507 Rev 4) in the UK, or Maternity and Parental leave in Canada, are policies that require employers to provide an employee with a period of leave for the birth or adoption of a child, family and dependent health needs, or personal illness. Under these acts, typically the employer must allow the employee to return to the same position or a position similar to that held before taking the leave. In the United States, an …

The Role Of Professional Women In Pakistani Society, Sarah Husain

Honors Theses

This paper attempts to outline key factors that negatively affect women in Pakistan, including poverty, lack of education, and gender discrimination. First, I will use data that shows the underlying economic problems prevalent there. I will also use information gathered from the interviews that describes how professional women are advocating for positive change in the social structure of the country. Thirdly, I will discuss the role of NGO's in assisting the plight of Pakistani women. Lastly, I will examine the role of religion and how it affects the values of the general public in regard to women.

The Democratization Of Spain: The Role Of Consensus And Moderation, Meghan Sifuentes

Honors Theses

The Spanish transition to democracy is justly deemed a success story due to the relative fluidity of the process, the non-violent means in which Spain was able to consolidate, and the stability of the democratic system over the last quarter of a decade. Particularly noteworthy to Spain's success at democratic consolidation was the history and events that preceded its foundation. The failures of Spain's previous attempt at a democratic state, the brief and chaotic Second Republic (1931-36), gave rise to the Spanish Civil War, a costly and bloody conflict that polarized a nation. The Civil War in turn gave birth …

Communicator Vol. 4, No. 1, School Of Communication

Communicator: School of Communication Newsletter

Three communication graduates honored with University awards; Notes from the Director; New Faculty/Faculty News/Faculty Awards; COM Day 2005 a Success!; Scholarship recognized with Lambda Pi Eta; Scholarship Recipients Named for 2005; Pierce Chosen by Fox 17 for Sports Anchor Competition; Student Awards; Keeping Up with Emeriti; Alumni of Distinction

The Art Of The Artist's Book, Samantha J. Cairo

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

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A Treasure Of Viewing, Miranda Haddock

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

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In Defense Of Bookworms, David Isaacson

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

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Gatherings No. 37 Fall/Spring 2005-2006, Friends Of The University Libraries

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

Complete issue of Gatherings no. 37. Edited by Laurel Grotzinger.