The Psychology of Social and Cultural Diversity [Paperback]

Promoting a scholarly understanding of the psychology of social and cultural diversity in the early stages of 21st century, this volume encourages an in-depth appreciation of the value in diversity while directly addressing social intervention and policy implications.

• Offers, for the very first time, an integrated approach to the issues raised by  increasingly complex representations of social identity
• Explores the psychological implications and applications of new forms of social and cultural diversity
• Includes research from a diverse range of scholars that covers a broad spectrum of sub-disciplines
• Discusses how the applications of multiculturalism and diversity research can encourage more positive intergroup relations
• Develops an in depth understanding and appreciation of the value of social and cultural diversity

Notes on Contributors.

Series Editor’s Preface.

1. Introduction (Richard J. Crisp, University of Kent).

Part I: Social Identity.

2 : Social identity complexity and acceptance of diversity (Marilynn B. Brewer).

3: Facilitating the development and integration of multiple social identities: The case of immigrants in Québec (Catherine E. Amiot and Roxane de la Sablonnière).

4: Costs and benefits of switching among multiple social identities (Margaret Shih, Diana T. Sanchez and Geoffrey C. Ho).

Part II: Culture.

5: Multicultural identity: What it is and why it matters (Angela-Minh,Tu D. Nguyen and Verónica Benet-Martínez).

6: What I know in my mind and where my heart belongs: Multicultural identity negotiation and itslw