Culture and ChildrearingAbstract: Guidance and information are provided to assist health professionals in bridging the gap between their own values and those of their clients and patients. Nurses from the ethnic groups currently found in America discuss their culture's childrearing values, beliefs, and practices. American ethnic subcultures covered include: American Indians; Blacks; Japanese; Chinese; Filipinos; Mexicans; Puerto Ricans; and Vietnamese. Each section provides extensive coverage of the history of the group: background information on the native country and culture; discussion of their arrival in the US; (except for American Indians) and the Americanization or Anglicization of original cultural practices. The family's place in society is discussed in depth and specific family practices (e.g., discipline, family roles, child care) are covered. Customs and beliefs related to food preferences and nutrition are included. (wz). |
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Marie Scott Brown R N Ph D | 3 |
Childrearing in Matrix America | 37 |
The American Indian | 56 |
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