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Multiculturalism The utterance of multiculturalism generally refers to an applied ideology of racial, cultural and ethnic diversity within the demographics of a specified place, usually at the scale of an organization such as a school, business, neighborhood, city or nation. (Britannica, 2008). Multiculturalism should embody different ethnic clusters living separately but equally together, while sharing in an enhanced capacity to build up the community, as a diverse single unit. However, the word multiculturalism is often viewed or associated with extremist or immigration issues. According to one article on multiculturalism, the vision of multiculturalism is about creating group solidarity, not social disconnection from society. (Anthony Giddens, 2008). A sense of meaning and belonging are powerful agents when it comes to self-orientation or identity. The importance of identity has been nurtured by state policies over the last two decades, which privilege the importance of different cultural identities. (Munira Mirza, 2005)

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It embodies visible and unseen, cognitive and emotional, aware and unaware, as well as many other aspects. (C. E. Vontress, 2002). Cultural differences have existed amongst different ethnic groups for many generations throughout history. Bridging this gap is an issue that has received enormous focus over the last decade. Applying sensitivity toward the significant characteristics of cultural variables that connect diverse groups is important. When interacting with clients it is critical to have an understanding and knowledge about the cultural diversity that exists. This may include belief systems, religious ideologies, language differences, as well as other cultural norms, different from one's own cultural norms. (J. Axelson, 2008) Ethnicity influences the counseling rapport, findings, healing plan, follow-up, and payment. (C. E. Vontress, 2002).
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According to research, approximately 29 different subgroups exist in the Asian-American community, differing…

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Some of the typical stereotypes about Asian-Americans all being financially and socially successful, in addition to being intelligent, are inaccurate. As with any cultural group there is a degree of success as well as failure. There are those who are gifted and those who are average. Cultural conflicts exist in the Asian-American community because of identity problems, thus forcing another culture's value system and methods of healing on to Asian-American clients may send a patient into withdrawal. The English language of communication is another barrier within the Asian-American community. (Sue and Sue, 1990).

In many verbal social-orders, the seniors in the group are pursued for counsel as a sign of respect towards their years of wisdom. For additional assistance beyond the scope of the elder in the community, the counsel of a traditional healer for the culture is approached. Thus, the individual's ethnicity influences the duty of helper to their society. This is dramatically different from the standards for helpers in Western societies. Educational training and any required license to practice is the only requirements of the culture. (C. E. Vontress, 2002).

In emergent countries the relationship between counsel and patient is not governed by a strict
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