Male Gender Role Conflict and Multiculturalism: Implications for Counseling Psychology

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Title: Male Gender Role Conflict and Multiculturalism: Implications for Counseling Psychology
Language: English
Authors: Wester, Stephen R.
Source: Counseling Psychologist. 2008 36(2):294-324.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 31
Publication Date: 2008
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Psychologists, Role Conflict, Sex Role, Cultural Pluralism, Counseling Psychology, Guidelines, Males, Socialization, Race, Sexual Orientation
DOI: 10.1177/0011000006286341
ISSN: 0011-0000
Abstract: The new multicultural guidelines reemphasized the importance of developing knowledge of, and skills in working with, individuals outside of the majority group. In this article, the author will detail recent advances in understanding how identified consequences of male gender role socialization, specifically male gender role conflict (GRC), intersect with other aspects of race, cultures, and sexual orientations. The literature surrounding male gender role conflict will be briefly summarized. Next, the multicultural competencies framework of beliefs and attitudes, knowledge, and skills, will be used to outline how GRC might apply to some men of color and offer suggestions for counseling practice. After synthesizing what this might offer counseling psychologists, the general implications for research and theory will be explored.
Abstractor: Author
Number of References: 95
Entry Date: 2008
Accession Number: EJ785815
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The new multicultural guidelines reemphasized the importance of developing knowledge of, and skills in working with, individuals outside of the majority group. In this article, the author will detail recent advances in understanding how identified consequences of male gender role socialization, specifically male gender role conflict (GRC), intersect with other aspects of race, cultures, and sexual orientations. The literature surrounding male gender role conflict will be briefly summarized. Next, the multicultural competencies framework of beliefs and attitudes, knowledge, and skills, will be used to outline how GRC might apply to some men of color and offer suggestions for counseling practice. After synthesizing what this might offer counseling psychologists, the general implications for research and theory will be explored.
ISSN:0011-0000
DOI:10.1177/0011000006286341