New Directions for Research Examining Sexual Trauma Histories of Gay Men

Summary

Research efforts have been unable to accurately examine the effect of childhood sexual trauma in the adult lives of gay men. Complications stemming from precise definitions of abuse, as well as the subjectivity inherent in the terms, make comprehensive research difficult. As abuse and traumatic events may sometimes be subtle and not involve overt violence, these more delicate events are often overlooked or unaccounted for. Further, because it is a complex endeavor to obtain accurate reporting from children, research efforts rely on the self-reports of adults remembering traumatic events. The symptomatology that results from trauma, including amnesia and dissociation, also affects the reliability of self-report. Additionally, gay men have been notably absent from sexual trauma research efforts for a variety of reasons. A research study which investigates childhood sexual trauma in the histories of adult gay men is discussed. Directions for future research efforts are suggested.     

Neither Silent nor Invisible: A Comparison of Two Participative Projects Involving Older Lesbians and Gay Men in the United Kingdom

This article offers a comparative review of two participative projects involving older lesbians and gay men (OLG) in different parts of the United Kingdom. Both projects set out to promote local networks of OLGs, support and facilitate their input and commentary on local services and act as a prototype model of consultation that might be taken up and used in other areas. The authors review some of the challenges and achievements of each project and critically compare the two initiatives. Discussion of each stage of the projects includes an appraisal of the relative strengths and weaknesses of their different elements. Emphasis is placed upon the concern to involve OLGs at every level and stage of each project and how this was achieved. Reference to relevant policy provides a backdrop to a discussion of the practical considerations in setting up time-limited projects of this nature. Consideration of some of the outcomes of each project with emphasis upon the implications for utilising similar participative approaches in future consultation and inclusion initiatives is provided.     

Perception of Substance Use Problems in Asian American Communities by Chinese,Indian, and Vietnamese American Youth

SUMMARY

The study was a cross-sectional survey using a convenience sample of 87 Asian American youth respondents to examine their perceptions of substance use problems in the Asian American community. The authors examined respondents' perceptions of the severity of substance use problems in the Asian American community, perceived characteristics of persons with problems of substance use, perceived etiology of substance use problems, beliefs about treatment, perceived help-seeking preferences and helpful services. The youth demonstrated an increased awareness of the severity of substance use problems in the community, although such awareness was more prominent for drinking problems than drug use problems. Respondents showed a positive attitude toward treatment, although such an attitudinal change was not yet accompanied by a change in their behavioral preferences. Findings suggested a tendency for Asian American youth respondents to utilize personal resources rather than professional help or formal treatment programs in response to substance use problems. In addition, respondents shared similar “myths” of Asian problem drinkers and drug users. Implications for developing culturally relevant interventions for prevention and treatment as well as future research are discussed.     

股份—合作制：通向理想的“自由人联合体”

“自由人联合体”和“重建个人所有制”是马克思在《资本论》中提出的两个重要命题。试图对这两个命题的深刻涵义进行比较准确地把握,在论证《资本论》中“自由人联合体”主要是指未来社会理想的经济组织形态和“重建个人所有制”是“自由人联合体”的必然要求的基础上,进而论证我国一度兴起的“股份—合作制”是通向理想的“自由人联合体”的过渡形式。     

“东亚福利体制”的内在统一性——以东亚六个国家和地区为例

随着福利比较研究的逐步深入,东亚福利体制受到了诸多学者的支持。但另一部分学者对东亚福利体制究竟是否真实存在提出质疑。他们主要从体制差异、文化独立和体制分裂三个方面提出了对东亚福利体制内在统一性的挑战。本文在对中国大陆、日本、韩国、新加坡、中国台湾和中国香港六个东亚国家和地区进行分析后认为,认为东亚福利体制没有明显受到经济政治体制的影响,具有自己独立的福利文化,只存在内在的差异而非整体的分裂。研究进一步证明了东亚福利体制的内在统一性,并回答了东亚福利体制是否真实存在的问题。     

东盟与欧盟区域整合之比较

区域整合是当今世界发展的一种普遍现象,而东盟与欧盟的区域整合最引人瞩目。这两个组织尽管在成立的历史背景及其发展道路上存在着某些相似性,但是,由于东盟与欧盟在自然条件、历史传统、政治制度、经济制度和社会发展水平等方面所存在的巨大差异,它们的区域整合在深度和广度上都存在着明显的不同,特别是对建立超国家机构的不同态度,构成了东盟与欧盟区域整合模式的根本性区别。     

论美国基督教女权运动的兴起与发展

文章探讨了美国基督教女权运动兴起和发展的历史 ,分析了它的社会根源及宗教成因 ,最后 ,总结了该运动的影响及成效 ,以及它的未来发展趋势。作者认为 ,妇女在教会中的不平等地位是她们在世俗社会卑微处境的折光反映 ,这是近世各国女权运动勃兴的根本原因。由于它涉及到传统的政治、经济、社会和伦理结构等问题 ,所以 ,女权运动必将是一场旷日持久的斗争     

日本企业的直接投资对东亚国际分工的影响

本文以汽车制造产业为例 ,说明日本企业的直接投资与东亚地区经济国际分工关系的形成过程 ,论述东亚地区国际分工经济关系的结果即相互依存经济关系日益深化的现状 ,最后就东亚地区国际分工经济关系的特征和发展走向做简要分析     

College Students' Money Beliefs and Behaviors: An Asian Perspective

The multidimensionality of money was investigated, using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The respondents, 290 college students from Korea, Japan, and the United States, were administered a survey, which included socio-demographic questions, and Furnham's (1984) Money Beliefs and Behaviors (MBBS) Scale. Through a series of principal components analyses, a three-factor model with 10 MBBS items was identified. The three factors, Power, Security, and Financial Modesty accounted for 53.6% of the variance. The findings have implications for college students and financial management practitioners.     

古代印度土地所有制及其历史启示

古代印度的土地制度是村社或国家所有,实质是王有而不是奴隶主个人私有。古代印度的农村公社,同样经历了共同耕作到各个家庭长期使用的发展阶段。古代印度属亚细亚生产方式。