PSYC 3385 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Socioeconomic Status, Eurocentrism
Document Summary
Intro to ethnic minority psychology: ancestries reported. French (3. 0%: focus on 4 major groups. 30% of u. s population identified as one of these groups: estimated that in 2050, 50% of u. s. population will identify with one of these groups, statistics. 1 in 5 americans will be an immigrant by 2015. By 2050, latinos per population will increase to 29% European americans will compromise of 47% of u. s. Within group diversity population in 2050: ethnic labels that mask important within-group differences, sources of differences. Contextualizing behavior and understanding characteristics of populations: improving validity of psychology. Promote individual growth in ethnically diverse environment. A multicultural society: what makes a society multicultural is exhibiting positive interpersonal relationships among diverse groups, sharing of power and resources, and mutual collaboration and dialogue, multiculturalism requires. Accepting differences, humanity, parenting, selflessness, concern and interest in the lived experiences of diverse groups of people. Personal commitment to critically evaluate one"s own privilege.
