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Willinsky, John – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1994
Asserts that most representations of non-Western cultures are inherently tainted with Eurocentric and colonialist precepts. Argues for, and describes, a variety of strategies to deconstruct these perceptions. Maintains that issues of ethnicity, inclusion, and difference are more complex than normally thought. (MJP)
Descriptors: Critical Theory, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Images, Cultural Pluralism