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Abstract
The authors are attempting to move beyond the descriptive position, evidenced in the current writing, towards a theoretical approach to cultural pluralism. A series of definitions are presented concluding with the authors' definition of cultural pluralism - redefined. The new definition is discussed, as an operational concept, emanating from participants in the new cultural pluralism movement.
The current societal conditions that impede the realization of cultural pluralism are discussed in relation to a conceptual model, Criteria for Assigning Preferred or Unpreferred Status, that is used to explain our society's idealization of certain personal, social, and economic characteristics.
The authors conclude the article by presenting some considerations and directions for social scientists and human service workers who are committed to the realization of cultural pluralism for our society.
Recommended Citation
Pantoja, Antonia; Perry, Wilhelmina; and Blourock, Barbara
(1976)
"Towards the Development of Theory: Cultural Pluralism Redefined,"
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 4:
Iss.
1, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1178
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