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A Look at Bicultural Relationships
Roger Williams
5% of all marriages are bi-cultural
30 - 35% of all Asian and Hispanic marriages are bi-cultural
2.4% all people multiracial 90% of Deaf children have
hearing parents 90% of Deaf adults marry other
Deaf adults
SurvivalSkills
The Community
Your Text here
Your Family
Multicultural Planning
Yourself
Cultural Awareness
Learn about other culture Know respectful behavior Identify a cultural guide Gain entrée into the community
Know your own cultural background Recognize your own stereotypes and biases Gain knowledge of cultural history and
heritage Be aware of other’s perceptions Recognize effects of -ism on the
child/partner
LanguageLanguage
The ArtsThe Arts
CustomsCustoms
KnowledgeKnowledge
Social SupportSocial Support
ValuesValues
TitleTitleCommunity
Identify members of the community Develop a relationship with community
organizations
Have regular contact with the minority community
Have books, magazines, artwork, dolls and toys that are like your child/partner
Make friends with adults and families that are multiracial/multiethnic
Seeks services and contacts that will support your child/partner
Biracial/bicultural adoptions and marriages◦ Misunderstandings◦ Assumptions◦ Social pressure◦ Societal reactions◦ Family response◦ NABSW position paper
Education children about realities of _____ism Help child/partner develop strategies to cope
with prejudice or _____ism Help the child/partner develop a sense of
pride Seek help from adults in the minority
community for guidance in how to cope with ____ism
Develop strategies to deal with insensitive questions and to discourage bias