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Peer reviewedMyers, Linda James – Theory into Practice, 1981
The nature of pluralism, especially in education, is discussed. The dominant culture in the United States is compared with the African culture. The uniqueness of African Americans and the implications for pluralism are investigated. Specific examples of ways educational personnel might promote educational pluralism are presented. (CJ)
Descriptors: African Culture, Biculturalism, Blacks, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedVogel, Albert W.; Elsasser, Nan – Theory into Practice, 1981
A high percentage of Rom (Gypsy) families do not send their children to school. Most Rom in the United States are illiterate. Rom families believe that from the viewpoint of their culture, formal education is a destructive force. The strictures that govern their everyday lives influence standards of personal cleanliness, food preparation, sex…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Isolation, Cultural Traits, Ethnic Bias
Peer reviewedGreen, Joe L. – Theory into Practice, 1981
One of America's oldest and most distinctive ethnic minorities are the Cajuns of Louisiana. Cajuns are typically Roman Catholic, rural, emphasize kinship relations, and speak or understand both English and Louisiana French. The schools attended by Cajuns are reasonably well-supported and dynamic. (JN)
Descriptors: Bilingual Schools, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
