Attempts to define culture, its place in the educational system, and the relationship between ethnic groups and the dominant culture. Suggests that the crux of the curriculum must be a circular method of thought and teaching, one through which education becomes an agent for the internalization of culture instead of just the external explanation of…

A novel behavioral choice card designed to distinguish 4 social behaviors (altruism/group enhancement, equality, superiority, and rivalry/superiority) was administered to 5- to 6- and 7- to 9-year-old children from 3 populations: upper-middle-SES Anglo-American; lower-SES Anglo-American; and lower-SES Mexican-American. (Author/JMB)

Stresses that non-verbal as well as verbal behavior must be considered in interaction analysis. Cites examples of behaviors that are interpreted differently by various cultures. (CP)

American women softball players were significantly more internally oriented than were their Dutch counterparts. (MM)

Analyses cultural diversity from an international perspective, examining roots of cultural diversity and implications for cross-cultural counseling in a culturally pluralistic society such as the United States. Discusses numerous studies examining differences among national psychological groupings and asserts that mental health, psychological…

This article presents an overview, description, and assessment of the Associative Group Analysis method for studying conceptual development and changes in belief systems. Three specific applications to evaluation research tasks are used to illustrate its potential. Uses in areas of cross-cultural issues, beliefs, integration, and adaptation are…

The article provides suggestions to professionals to help develop effective patterns of communication and interaction with disabled Native American students or clients. Cultural characteristics such as placing greater value on cooperation than competition are discussed. Suggested readings and demographic data are included. (Author/DB)

A review of the literature suggests classroom techniques for reducing ethnocentrism among deaf and hearing students including providing multiple opportunities for interactions, giving both groups opportunities to discuss openly their reactions to each other, and discussing ways in which all human groups are similar. (DB)

Examines research to test the hypothesis that an ethnic minority with more traditional attitudes toward women would have less rejecting attitudes toward forcible date rape. Reports that differences between bilingual Hispanic men and those closer to their ethnic origin suggest the need for a more complex model of cultural identity retention. (KH)

Analyzes five rules of power that influence the debate over meeting the educational needs of Black and poor students. Concludes that all students must be taught the rules of power as a first step to a more just society. (JOW)

The article describes the problem of assessing culturally diverse students for behavior disorders, proposes a solution which replaces norm referenced assessment with functional assessment, and offers recommendations for implementing such a nonbiased, functional approach. (DB)

The world is becoming more interrelated and people should become more aware of cultures other than their own. Developing better techniques in international education can provide youth with the insights they need. They will develop wider perspectives about themselves and others. This in turn will have a positive impact on humanity as a whole. (VM)

Questions Richard Rodriguez' position that linguistic assimilation for minorities is like alchemy, creating something new and greater than what was. Concludes that it is better for teachers to teach students to use the conventions of standard discourse without accepting the ideology of those for whom the standard dialect is the language of…

Concludes that exposure to mass media is associated with relatively positive, if not well-informed, images of foreign countries and to a perception of them as being successful. (FL)

Discusses the recent concern over the imbalanced international flow of cultural products into Taiwan--such as films, television programs, and news from developed to developing nations--as it has fed the apprehension that imported popular music may have socialized Taiwanese audiences with alien values and ethics. (JD)