Multicultural Psychology

Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, PhD, is associate dean for diversity and curriculum in the College of Liberal Arts and professor in the Department of Psychology and Child Development at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she has been teaching positive psychology with a multicultural focus for over 10 years. She is also serving in an interim role as the associate vice president for Academic Initiatives for the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion, also at Cal Poly. She is the lead editor on a volume entitled Perspectives on the Intersection of Multiculturalism and Positive Psychology (with Lisa M. Edwards) and often speaks on the topic of including cultural context in positive psychological discussions, including as a keynote speaker at the Asian Pacific Conference on Applied Positive Psychology in Hong Kong, and in presentations at conferences, including those of the American Psychological Association, and the International Positive Psychology Association. Additionally, Dr. Teramoto Pedrotti is the lead author on a second textbook for undergraduate students, Multicultural Psychology: Self, Society, and Social Change (with Denise A. Isom). She has contributed to many different volumes throughout her career such as The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology, Positive Psychological Interventions, Activities for Teaching Positive Psychology, and the Handbook of Multicultural Counseling. In addition, her work has appeared in multiple journals, including the Journal of Counseling Psychology, Journal of Positive Psychology, and Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Recently, she was part of the prestigious Emerging Leaders Program 2022 Cohort via the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. In her current role, she encourages students, staff, and faculty daily to use their strengths to make change toward a more equitable and inclusive campus. Dr. Denise Isom received her doctorate in Socio-Cultural Anthropology of Education from Loyola University, Chicago and is currently serving as Department Chair and Professor in Ethnic Studies. Her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Multicultural Education along with a B.S. in Engineering and B.A. in African American Studies were all completed at the University of California at Davis. Dr. Isom's areas of expertise includes, racialized gender identity, ethnic studies, whiteness, and sociology/anthropology of education. As a professor of Ethnic Studies she teaches courses that include, Race, Culture, and Politics in the U.S., The Social Construction of Whiteness, Gender and Sexualities in the African American Community, Research methods courses, and recently co-developed courses entitled, Beyonce: Race, Feminism, and Politics, as well as, "Humor, Comedy, and the Politics of Identity." Her current research agenda includes racialized gender identity and the racialized nature of congregational life. Her work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences, published in journals such as The Urban Review and The Journal of Race, Equality and Teaching, and in chapters on boy culture, teaching race, and African American Female Psychology and identity.

Preface Acknowledgments SECTION I: What is Multicultural Psychology? Chapter 1: What is Multicultural Psychology? Introduction to Multicultural Psychology A History of Pathologizing Is Science Always Objective? Research Issues Through a Multicultural Lens Impact in Everyday Life The Fourth Force Important Definitions in Multicultural Psychology A Broad Definition of Culture Your Journey Into Multicultural Psychology Chapter 2: Race: Historical Contexts and Contemporary Manifestations Defining Race Sociohistorical Context of our Contemporary World Asian Americans Latinx SECTION II: Individuals and Their Contexts Chapter 3: Culture and Worldview Cultural and Unique Experiences Models of Worldview and Values Worldviews in Day-to-Day Life Implications of Different Worldviews Chapter 4: Cultural Identity Development An Ecological Approach Identity Models Intersectionality of Identity Benefits of Developing a Healthy Ethnic and Racial Identity Chapter 5: Our Racialized Social Context: Racism, Oppression, and Stereotyping Stereotypes Racism Racism: Impacts, Maintenance, and Education Chapter 6: Whiteness The Historical Context for the Construction of Whiteness White Privilege Anger, Guilt, and Shame Using White Racial Identity to Deconstruct Whiteness SECTION III: Lived Experiences and Social Influences Chapter 7: Popular Culture, Social Media, Technology, and Representation Pop Culture, the News, and the Implications of Representations Social Media Technology Our Response Chapter 8: Being a Person of Color Microaggressions Cultural Appropriation Specific Issues for Specific Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations Chapter 9: Shades of Grey: Being a Biracial or Multiracial Person Definitions History of Experience of Biracial People in the United States Biracial Identity Development Models Contextual and Environmental Influences of Identity Development Common Themes in the Lives of Biracial Individuals Conclusion SECTION IV: Moving Ahead: Emerging Issues and Goals Chapter 10: Multicultural Psychology in Different Settings Multiculturalism in Schools Multiculturalism in the Workplace Multiculturalism in Psychology: Multicultural Counseling in Therapy Multiculturalism Can Be Brought to All Contexts Chapter 11: Looking to the Future: Becoming an Ally, Social Justice Work, and Emerging Issues Allyship Social Justice Critical Reflective Practice Media Primary and Secondary Education Family Messages Thinking About Your Future in Your Field Wholistic Cultural Reflexivity About the Authors Glossary References Appendix: Multicultural Novels Index