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The Role of Sociocultural Perspectives for
Professional Practice
Guest
Editor: Edith E. Baldwin
Vol. 13, No. 2
ISSN:
1546-2676
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Sociocultural
Diversity: Insights from Cultural
Psychology for Family and Consumer Sciences
Postmodernism, Consumerism, and A Culture of Peace
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Kappa Omicron Nu FORUM, Vol. 13, No. 2.
ISSN: 1546-2676. Editor: Dorothy I. Mitstifer. Official publication of Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society. Member, Association of College Honor Societies. Copyright ©
2002. Kappa Omicron Nu FORUM is a refereed, semi-annual publication serving the profession of family and consumer sciences. The opinions expressed by the authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies of the society. Further information: Kappa Omicron Nu, PO Box 798, Okemos, MI 48805-0798. Telephone: (727) 940-2658 ext. 2003
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Modernity,
Postmodernity, and Family and Consumer Sciences
Edith E. Baldwin, Aireys Inlet, Victoria,
Australia (former Assistant Professor at Penn
State University and Oregon State University).
Abstract
The sociocultural
concepts "modernity" and "postmodernity"
are briefly explored in relation to the
evolution of family and consumer sciences.
Although unprecedented social and cultural
shifts are recognized, postmodernist views
are called into question. It is argued that
the concept of "modernity as an
unfinished project" provides a more
promising basis for continued social and
professional progress.
Sociocultural
Diversity:
Insights from Cultural Psychology for Family
and Consumer Sciences
Anne
MacCleave, Mount Saint Vincent University,
Halifax, Nova Scotia; Octavia
James, Mount Saint Vincent University,
Halifax, Nova Scotia; Arlene
Stairs, Queen’s University, Kingston,
Ontario
Abstract
Increasingly,
FCS professionals are working with
culturally diverse individuals, families,
and communities. Exploration of cultural
psychology through five themes of
intentionality, meaning making, creating
communities of practice, participation in
activity, and artifacts may lead to an
enhanced understanding of sociocultural
diversity. Insights from cultural psychology
may also help family and consumer scientists
reexamine the dichotomy between celebrating
difference and dialoguing across difference.
Postmodernism, Consumerism, and A Culture of Peace
Sue L. T. McGregor, Mount Saint Vincent University,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Abstract
This paper fleshes out modernism, five different strands of postmodernism (and what elements of modernism they refute or revise) and then explores how one's appreciation for building a culture of peace in a consumer society is dependent upon which one, or combination, of the five strands of postmodernism is used to make one's argument. Then, after briefly describing the character of a consumer society and suggesting that family and consumer sciences has been complicit in its proliferation, the paper discusses peace and human security, consumerism and human and social development (a recent sub-concept of sustainability) and suggests a new direction-participatory consumerism. The paper culminates in an examination of the emerging concept of human responsibilities which holds us accountable to respect solidarity, justice, peace, intergenerational equity, fairness and equality, non-violence, truth, security, diversity, dignity, sustainable development, community, and the plight of the vulnerable in society-especially in our role as consumer. The paper concludes with the challenge to our profession to perceive that it is within its purview to contribute to the development of peace in a consumer society.
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