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

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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

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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