Myths about Multicultural Groups

Myths about Multicultural Groups

Myth 1: Discussion of Racial or Cultural Differences will Offend Group Members

The myth states that open discussion of beliefs of members of a group which conflict with each other can cause hate between them. Yet some specialists like DeLucia Waack believe that bringing up such conflicts results in cohesion and better understanding between the group members. He believes that issues buried within the hearts of the group members grow with time, and no matter how long group members stay together, such issues result in deceptive relations. Untrue relations between group members negatively impacts the ...