Multiculturalism: Cautions from Cross-Cultural Experiences.

Joseph, Suad

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ERIC Number: EJ488923

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Multiculturalism: Cautions from Cross-Cultural Experiences.

Joseph, Suad

Multicultural Education, v1 n5 p14-16 Sum 1994

The relevance to the United States of the multicultural experience in Lebanon is discussed. The Lebanese experience highlights the difficulties segregationist multiculturalism can present to developing a common national culture. It is important to recognize the fluid nature of culture and the possibility of its transformation when implementing multicultural education. (SLD)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Multicultural Education, Private Schools, Public Schools, Religious Cultural Groups, Religious Education, Social Stratification, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Lebanon

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