Discussion Humn 6200

Culturally Diverse Populations Case Study

Culturally Diverse Populations Case Study Program Transcript

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PARETH LING: I would like to complete high school and attend college, but I feel strong obligations to my mother and the rest of my family. I have four younger siblings and live with all of them. We live in public housing and are supported primarily with financial assistance programs from the government.

My mom relies on me to translate for her, as her English proficiency is minimal. She also relies on me to assist her with the children, handle various housekeeping responsibilities, and serve as interpreter as needed. Many of the child-rearing responsibilities fall on me. I mean, you have to understand that in Cambodian culture, this is to be expected of me.

My mom has said she has a desire to learn English, and she even enrolled in English as a second language classes at the New Harbor Community Center. However, she has not attended. I've tried to encourage her to go, but she's highly resistive. Now she is saying that she will learn English when the children are grown, and my youngest sibling is four years old.

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