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Toronto's Korean Canadian Community: 1948-2005, Cam Cobb
Toronto's Korean Canadian Community: 1948-2005, Cam Cobb
Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education
Ethnicity, the influence of stereotyping – whether it is overt or not - and personal identity intersect on a daily basis. But what is ethnicity? One could argue that it is a flexible idea, or as Weber (1968) notes, a matter of “subjective belief” (p. 389). According to Troper and Weinfeld (1987) “the definition of an ethnic group involves a sense of shared history, real or imagined (p. 106).” I include these two definitions of ethnicity because they both acknowledge the subjective nature of ethnic identity. Reflecting on subjectivity, however, raises questions concerning the interplay between ethnicity and stereotyping. To …
Diversity And Special Education: Korean Inter-Agency Network (Kin), Cam Cobb
Diversity And Special Education: Korean Inter-Agency Network (Kin), Cam Cobb
Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education
Diversity and Special Education: Korean Inter-Agency Network (KIN) explores issues relating to ethno cultural identity and special education. The paper outlines potential needs within the Korean-Canadian community, and identifies a source of support that has been developed by the community itself. Cobb concludes that agencies, such as the Korean Inter-Agency Network, can provide a vital link between schools and communities as educators and parents work together to dialogue, and develop formal and informal sources of support for children.