1. Outline on Cultural Diversity An Introduction Carolyn R. Fallahi, Ph. D.

2. The need to understand  Us versus them  Our heritage is diverse.  Banks (1997) 2020, 46% students children of color 20.1% of the children live in poverty 2050, 52% White Americans 23% Hispanic 14% African American 10% Asian American

3. The notion of a pluralistic society  The assimilation position or Anglo- conformity.  What has really happened?  A second philosophy: the notion of a pluralistic society.

4. What does the research say about immigrants to the U. S.?  Acculturation stressors  Problems associated with Immigration  Barriers to acculturation  Minorities born in the U. S.  Advantages?  Problems faced by minorities.  Can Psychologists help?