Introduction: A Report on the National Multicultural Conference and Summit II

Multiculturalism, in its broadest terms, not only is defined by race and ethnicity but also involves topics of gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Underlying this notion is the assumption that there is no one way to conceptualize human behavior, no one theory that explains the realities and...

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Published in:Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology 2002-05, Vol.8 (2), p.75-87
Main Authors: Bingham, Rosie Phillips, Porché-Burke, Lisa, James, Steven, Sue, Derald Wing, Vasquez, Melba J. T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cultural Diversity
Culture (Anthropological)
Disorders
Ethnic Identity
Human
Humans
Minority Groups
Multiculturalism
Race (Anthropological)
Sexual Orientation
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Summary:Multiculturalism, in its broadest terms, not only is defined by race and ethnicity but also involves topics of gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Underlying this notion is the assumption that there is no one way to conceptualize human behavior, no one theory that explains the realities and experiences of various forms of diversity, and no particular set of competencies that have been proven to be effective with every form of diversity. Yet, it is possible to seek and provide information that can move psychologists and other social scientists forward in the search for multicultural awareness, respect, and competence. The 2nd National Multicultural Conference and Summit, held in January 2001 in Santa Barbara, California, was designed to promote knowledge about multiculturalism in these broad terms. This introduction to the special section is designed to (a) provide an overview of the proceedings of the Summit, (b) identify themes that emerged throughout the Summit with a special focus on the major keynote addresses, and (c) recommend future directions for education, training, practice, and research in multicultural psychology.
ISSN:1099-9809
1939-0106
DOI:10.1037/1099-9809.8.2.75