Over-Generalizing About Cultural Differences

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Irvine discusses the importance of guarding against over-generalizing about cultural differences. Understandings about diverse cultures may be thought of as frameworks within which to test hypotheses about student values and experiences.

About the Author

Jacqueline Jordan Irvine is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Urban Education in the Division of Educational Studies at Emory University.