The Quest for Identity - From Minority Groups to Generation Xers (Hardcover)

There are groups in society that experience profound social problems. Others betray a growing social malaise. Massive academic underachievement, family dysfunction, substance misuse, violence, and delinquent behavior are some of the major crises afflicting groups in the United States and Canada, including Aboriginal people, African Americans, and certain Hispanic groups. Taylor adds to this list the escalating number of so-called "street kids" roaming inner-city streets. To a lesser but no less frightening extent, he includes what has traditionally symbolized society's most privileged group-young white men. He asserts that while these are not the only groups who stand out as noticeably disadvantaged, they are among the most visible and, due to his research and activities, allow him to test his arguments and offer his proposals for change. Drawing upon his research experience in Canada, the United States, South Africa, and Indonesia, Taylor examines the impact of assimilation and the policies of cultural diversity and multiculturalism on these groups. He offers surprising insights into the causes of group malaise and individual failure, and his conclusions are bound to be of significant interest to scholars, students, and researchers involved with intergroup dynamics and cultural diversity.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2002
First published:	November 2002
Authors:	Donald M. Taylor
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-97309-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Promotions
LSN:	0-275-97309-3
Barcode:	9780275973094

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