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Lessons for culturally competent evaluation from the study of a multicultural initiative
Author(s) -
King Jean A.,
Nielsen Julie E.,
Colby Jeanette
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
new directions for evaluation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.374
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1534-875X
pISSN - 1097-6736
DOI - 10.1002/ev.116
Subject(s) - multiculturalism , citizen journalism , participatory evaluation , sociology , cultural competence , cultural diversity , participatory action research , public relations , pedagogy , psychology , political science , social science , anthropology , law
Bringing together individuals from cultural backgrounds with varied values and norms for expressing conflicting ideals can elevate the tensions inherent in participatory evaluation. As the authors of this chapter found out, even the most deliberate attention to cultural issues does not guarantee a smooth ride.