Reviews how the popular stereotypes of American Indians have changed since the colonization of North America. Once seen as noble savages by European settlers, the popular stereotypes changed to become less and less positive as colonization advanced. Urges teachers to vigorously challenge the stereotypes and negative images. (JDH)

Two problems in teaching modern Asian history--using source materials and communicating ethnocentrism of the West toward Asian cultures -- are dealt with through the use of a British newspaper published in Shanghai. (Author/KM)

Modern Western psychology, while claiming to be value-free, has often been in league with the forces of exploitation. The author argues for the coexistence of numerous universal psychologies which do not deny their ethnicity. These psychologies would examine the meanings, experiences, and values associated with various psychological systems. (CS)

This study shows a change in ethnocentrism could be accomplished through use of behavior modification techniques. A total of 18 Caucasian subjects were divided into six groups: three control groups and three experimental groups. Results showed reinforcement was effective in producing attitude change. (Author)

American college students (N=77) enrolled in a semester-at-sea program rated four target groups before and after exposure in their own national settings, on a rating instrument designed to discriminate between descriptive and evaluative judgments in stereotyping. The greatest change was in the stereotypic profile of the English. (Author)

Finds that a sample of adults in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, found that consumption of news about five countries generally leads to greater knowledge and more favorable attitudes toward those countries. Suggests that the mass media may have an important role in reducing ethnocentrism. (MG)

This article discusses the author's attempt to understand some aspects of Japanese society and his reflections on the role that philosophy of education, anthropology, and other disciplines can play in grappling with issues of intercultural understanding. (IAH)

Reports on a conference, "Race, Ethnicity and Gender in Higher Education," held in Philadelphia during which academicians discussed infusing cultural diversity into college curricula. Briefly describes programs at Mary Washington College, Indiana State University, and Bloomfield College. (FMW)

Explores the relationship between moral judgment level and authoritarian and ethnocentric attitudes. Hypothesizes that higher levels of moral judgment are related to anti-authoritarian and anti-ethnocentric attitudes. Results of the Sociomoral Reflection Objective Measure and scales for authoritarism and ethnocentrism indicate that moral judgment…

Addresses the therapeutic needs of South Asian communities in Great Britain. Challenges assumptions and beliefs held by therapists and counselors, and provides some guidelines for transcultural counseling practices. (JPS)

Argues that the first step in reassessing whether the values brought to the Americas by Christopher Columbus are desirable is to examine and dispel the myths surrounding Columbus and his deeds. Includes myths involving the purpose, financing, and manning of the voyage, and Columbus's own beliefs and fate. Suggests sources for locating accurate…

Refutes the concept that a single and universal tongue is ideal and the rich diversity of languages is an unfortunate state of affairs, pointing out that the mastery of several languages enhances cultural understanding and experience. (eight references) (CB)

Teachers of life skills courses must beware of ethnocentrism, understand their own culture, learn about other cultures, and ensure that a multicultural perspective informs the curriculum. Cultural differences may arise in such topics as child development, family relationship, food and nutrition, family responsibilities, and community resources.…

Reports on a study into the scope of an anti-discrimination campaign among Dutch municipal officials in a large city. Notes that a questionnaire was completed by 698 people, asking whether there were any high-risk groups of officials who held intolerant, ethnocentric prejudices. Appears that the lowest-salaried men agreed with ethnocentric…

Examines the reasons for including diversity, specifically gender, race, and ethnicity, within content courses and discusses six primary challenges that tend to be associated with attempts to infuse diversity within psychology content courses. Provides recommendations addressing diversity in a process-oriented fashion that does not promote…