Full Description
This book broadens the concept of multiculturalism to encompass internationalism-in other words, it internationalizes multiculturalism. It argues that professionals in all fields can enhance both their multicultural and international competence to perform more effectively.
The contributors review the relevant research and, drawing also from personal experience, apply these concepts to real-world professional practice in business, mental health, and education-three areas that are especially well positioned to impact the health and well-being of clients, employees, and customers.
This book will appeal to scholars of multiculturalism as well as practicing professionals in a range of fields, especially business, mental health, and education.
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Multicultural and International: Why and How Both Should Matter in Professional Practice
Rodney L. Lowman
I. Internationalizing the Traditional Multicultural Categories
Internationalizing Multicultural Issues: Race and Ethnicity
Monique M. Taylor
Bringing Gender Into Multicultural and International Competencies: Strategies and Challenges
Virginia Floresca Cawagas
National Origin, National Values, and Cultural Congruence
Mark M. Leach, Frederick T. L. Leong, Arpana Inman, and Ayşe Cift amp ccedil i
Sexually and Gender-Variant Individuals: International and Multicultural Perspectives
Sue A. Kuba
Religion, Spirituality, and Secularism in Multicultural and International Contexts
Beth Limberg
II. Applications
Fostering Multiculturally and Internationally Competent Individuals and Teams
Patricia Denise Lopez and Nurcan Ensari
Organizations in Multicultural and International Contexts: Insights for the Global Leader
Louise Kelly and Wendy Chung
The Multiculturally and Internationally Competent Mental Health Professional
Erica J. Hurley and Lawrence H. Gerstein
Multicultural Education, Global Education: Synergies for a Peaceful World
Estela Matriano and Toh Swee-Hin (S. H. Toh)
Improving International Multicultural Competence by Working and Studying Abroad
Danny Wedding
III. Conclusion
Internationalizing Multiculturalism: Major Themes and Wrapping Up
Rodney L. Lowman
Index
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