Title

Caucasian American Culture: Contemporary Identity, Challenges, And Clinical Implications

Abstract

In this paper, it is argued that Caucasian Americans have a distinct cultural or ethnic identity and that it is time for contemporary U.S. society to recognize Caucasian Americans as a valid and viable cultural group. Common characteristics of the Caucasian American culture, including a discussion of one specific segment of the Caucasian American community - lower socioeconomic status Whites - are delineated and discussed. Some of these characteristics include the value they place on autonomy, their emphasis on the nuclear family, and their relatively rigid beliefs about egalitarianism in relationships and about sexuality. Also, a section is provided on controversial and polemic topics pertinent to the Caucasian American experience. Last, recommendations on how to address clinical and therapeutic issues with Caucasian American clients are offered.

Publication Date

4-25-2005

Publication Title

Psychology and Education

Volume

42

Issue

1

Number of Pages

21-37

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

17044403053 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/17044403053

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