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PSYC 135: Psychology of Multicultural Groups (Prof. Paulette Garcia Peraza)

Guide for course work in PSYC 135, Spring 2023

Introduction

These resources aim to provide information on topics critical to culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some of these resources were developed by students from previous sections of Psychology of Multicultural Groups, and others were curated from library resources. 

 Culture can be defined in a variety of ways. One definition of culture is a person's negotiation of their beliefs, values, practices, and norms. This negotiation happens within broader social structures and a person's identities and experiences.   

Interrelatedness of norms, beliefs, values, and practices which all interact with identities, experiences, and the larger social structures.

Image description: This is a visual representation of how cultural negotiation occurs.

Individuals learn about their culture from several sources like family, media, or peers.

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Several identities that shape how individuals understand their culture. These identities include social class, race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, and abilities. Select the dropdown menu to learn more about some of these identities. You can also learn more about how these identities relate to culture in the student-created guides below.

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