Multicultural Gender Roles : Applications for Mental Health and Education.
Title:
Multicultural Gender Roles : Applications for Mental Health and Education.
Author:
Miville, M.
ISBN:
9781118239117
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (227 pages)
Contents:
Multicultural Gender Roles: Applications for Mental Health and Education -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Our Goal -- From the "Bottom of the Ladder" to the "Top of the Mountain" -- References -- Chapter One: Gender Role Construction among Men and Women of Color -- Gender and Gender Roles -- Racial-Ethnic Contexts of Gender and Gender Roles -- Women of Color -- Men of Color -- Constructivist Grounded Theory Method -- Researchers' Worldviews -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter Two: Gender Roles among African American Men -- Negotiating Gender Roles -- Responsibility and Leadership -- Evaluating Multiple Messages from Multiple Sources -- Negotiating Stereotypes -- Navigating Privilege and Oppression -- Constructing Flexible Gender Roles and Styles -- Negotiating Gender Roles Revisited -- Applications for Mental Health Professionals and Educators -- Leadership Development -- Mitigating the Impact of Negative Stereotypes -- Negotiating Positive and Flexible Gender Roles and Identities -- Negotiating Relationships with Others -- References -- Chapter Three: Gender Roles among African American Women -- Conflict and Evolution of Gender Roles -- Gender Socialization: Influence of Past Experiences on Present Attitudes -- Silent Strength -- Binary Concepts of Masculinity and Femininity -- Less than Ideal -- "Bottom of the Barrel": Dilemma of Being Black and Female -- Applications for Mental Health Professionals and Educators -- Conflicting Definitions of Femininity and Female Gender Roles -- Self-Silencing and Strength -- Redefining Gender Roles -- References -- Chapter Four: Latino Male Gender Roles -- Defining Male Gender Roles within a Latino Cultural/Family Context -- Masculinity Influences -- Physical Definitions and Characteristics of Latino Men -- Traditional Gender Roles -- Machismo and Caballerismo -- Perceiving Stereotypes.
Parental Influences -- Social/Cultural Influences -- Developing One's Own Definition of Being a Latino Man -- Applications for Mental Health Professionals and Educators -- Developing Positive Body Images -- Constructing Positive Balanced Gender Roles -- Developing Healthy Relationships with Others -- References -- Chapter Five: Latina Gender Roles -- Latinas in Process of Transformation and Negotiation -- Latina Socialization -- Identity Constructs -- Latinas in Process: From Internalized Ideals to My Own Views -- Applications for Mental Health Professionals and Educators -- Navigating Family Expectations and Responsibilities -- Establishing Safe Spaces for Dialogue and Exploration -- Facilitating Gender Role Transformations -- References -- Chapter Six: Gender Roles among Asian / Asian American Men -- Culture, Socializing Influences, and Agency in Gender Role Constructions -- Primary Role of Cultural Values -- Images and Sources of Socialized Gender Roles -- Tension and Agency in Gender Role Socialization -- Applications for Mental Health Professionals and Educators -- Multifaceted Gender Role Socialization -- Many Sources of Gender Role Socialization -- Ongoing Gender Role Construction -- References -- Chapter Seven: Asian American Female Gender Roles -- Model Minority, Model Woman -- Gender Role Socialization -- Pathways of Passivity -- Negotiating Intersections -- Applications for Mental Health Professionals and Educators -- Breadth of Gender Role Values and Expressions -- Adopting a Collaborative Stance -- Affirming Multiple Pathways, Multiple Selves -- References -- Chapter Eight: Negotiating Multicultural Gender Roles: A Proposed Model -- Summary of Our Analyses -- Multicultural Gender Role Model -- Resolving Conflicts -- Navigating Privilege and Oppression -- Understanding One's Impact on Others -- Transforming Self-Perceptions.
Intersecting Identities -- Navigating Emotions -- Constructing Own Gender Styles/Expressions -- Constructing Roles in Family, Community, and Society -- Future Directions for Research and Practice -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Appendix: Supporting Research Materials -- Gender Role Interview Guide -- Acknowledgments -- About the Editor -- Contributors -- Author Index -- Subject Index.
Abstract:
"Multicultural Gender Roles continues to advance multidimensional identity models. Each data-informed chapter introduces genuine reflections and accountings that lead to a proposed process model highlighting the complexities of negotiating gender roles, rules, and responsibilities for ethnic minority individuals." -Patricia Arredondo, President, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus "This book is a must-read for counselors and educators seeking to have a full understanding of the people they work with." -Edward A. Delgado-Romero, PhD, Professor, The University of Georgia "This extraordinary book presents vivid narratives of the challenges African American, Latina/o, Asian and Asian American women and men face in constructing their gender roles. The Multicultural Gender Role Model is groundbreaking." -Nancy Boyd-Franklin, PhD, Professor II - Distinguished Professor, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University Practical applications for mental health professionals and educators in helping clients and students understand and construct their roles within their schools, families, and communities Edited by Dr. Marie Miville-a recognized authority on multicultural issues in counseling and psychology-Multicultural Gender Roles provides mental health professionals, educators, and students entering these fields with a solid research grounding on how people of color can reframe their gender roles in today's world. Featuring personal experiences and stories based on interviews with over sixty individuals from various racial-ethnic backgrounds, Multicultural Gender Roles explores: Gender role construction among men and women of color Latino and Latina gender roles Gender roles among Asian/Asian American men and women Gender roles among African American men and women Negotiating multicultural gender roles
Utilizing current theory and new research, Multicultural Gender Roles provides practical applications for mental health professionals and educators working with diverse populations.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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