Denial of difference

Within the ethnocentric stages, there are three mindsets for avoiding difference Denial of difference. Defense against difference, and Minimization of differences. The ethnorelative stages include three mindsets for seeking out differences Acceptance of difference, Adaptation to difference, and Integration of difference. 

Dei, George. 1999. The Denial of Difference". Race, Ethnicity and Education. Vol. 2(1) 17-37. Toronto Carfax Publishing Limited. 

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