Getting to the Bottom to Understand the Top.

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Title: Getting to the Bottom to Understand the Top.
Language: English
Authors: Jackson, Anita P., Meadows, Ferguson B.
Source: Journal of Counseling and Development. Sep-Oct 1991 70(1):72-76.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 1991
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - General
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Culture, Definitions, World Views
ISSN: 0748-9633
Abstract: Considers it imperative that counselors engaged in multicultural counseling have understanding of what is meant by culture. Suggests that philosophical assumptions underlying worldview, the deep structure of culture, provide framework for better understanding cultural differences. Contends that viewing culture from this holistic perspective facilitates culturally relevant meanings to explanation of behaviors. (Author/NB)
Entry Date: 1992
Accession Number: EJ437273
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Considers it imperative that counselors engaged in multicultural counseling have understanding of what is meant by culture. Suggests that philosophical assumptions underlying worldview, the deep structure of culture, provide framework for better understanding cultural differences. Contends that viewing culture from this holistic perspective facilitates culturally relevant meanings to explanation of behaviors. (Author/NB)
ISSN:0748-9633