PSYC BC 3162x Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Asian Americans
4 Dec 2015
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Epilepsy in different countries treatments, coping mechanisms, different perceptions of the disease. Variations in family perceptions and attitudes towards epilepsy, discrimination and stigma against epilepsy. Jewish orthodox women and their relationship with menstruation. Cultural practices around menstruation in these ultra-orthodox communities are strict and seemingly anti-feminist/patriarchal. Differences in modern orthodox and ultra-orthodox obedience to these rules. Cultural clash between younger generation who grew up in the us and their parents who grew up in native countries. Collectivism vs. individualism, differences in value systems, differences in expectations, etc. Collectivist upbringing; suppressing individualism for the good of the country. How the way the children are raised affects how they end up; inhibits individuality, ability to exercise their human rights. Diagnosis of adhd in the us and korea. How disorders are represented and addressed in the 2 cultures; different attitudes towards adhd meds and different perceptions of adhd behaviors.
