Chapter 2 The Deep Meaning of Culture CORE BELIEFS, PRACTICES, AND VALUES © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

Focus Questions  How do ethnic and racial differences influence experiences and perspectives related to the core values shared among different groups within the United States?  What have been the major impediments to actualizing the core values of the society in the United States? What have been the limitations of the efforts that have been implemented to overcome these impediments?  To what extent will the core values and cultural discontinuity found in the larger society influence your work as a classroom teacher? © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

One Nation, Indivisible… Declaration of Independence ConstitutionBill of Rights Indian Treaties Emancipation Proclamation © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

Core Values Freedom Justice Diversity Equality © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

Roots of Social Ideology Framing Diversity AmericanizationAssimilationDominationOppression © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

Challenges to Core Values Xeno- phobia RacismSexism Discrimi- nation Classism © 2015 Etta R. Hollins

Influences on Teaching Practices School Classroom Larger Society Home Culture Local Community © 2015 Etta R. Hollins