Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society

Abstract

Chapter 1 Foundations of Multicultural Education Diversity in the Classroom Mutlicultural Education Culture Cultural Identity Pluralism in Society Equality and Social Justice in a Democracy Chapter 2 Ethnicity and Race Ethnic and Racial Diversity Civil Rights Ethnicity Race Racism Chapter 3 Class and Socioeconomic Status Class Structure Socioeconomic Status Class Differences Interaction of Class with Race and Ethnicity, Gender, and Age Chapter 4 Gender and Sexual Orientation Male and Female Differences Gender Identity Sexual Orientation The Women's Movement Sexism and Gender Discrimination Chapter 5 Exceptionality Students with Disabilities and Those Who Are Gifted and Talented Litigation Legislation Exceptional Individuals and Society Disproportionate Placement in Special Education California Proposition 227 and Special Education Chapter 6 Language Language and Culture The Nature of Language Language Differences Nonverbal Communication Chapter 7 Religion Religion and Culture Religion as a Way of Life Religious Pluralism in the United States Interaction of Religion with Gender, Homosexuality, and Race Individual Religious Identity Chapter 8 Geography Geography and Culture Regional Diversity in the United States Rural, Urban, and Suburban Areas Migration Globalization Chapter 9 Age Age and Culture Childhood Adolescence Young Adulthood