# Cultural Underpinnings of Special Education

### At-a-glance

##### Topics
Cultural & linguistic diversity, Special education

##### Resource Types
Excerpts

##### Author
Maya Kalyanpur Ph.D., Beth Harry

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Excerpted from Cultural Reciprocity in Special Education, this chapter explores cultural identity and the acculturation process, special education as a cultural institution, and more. The chapter also closes with review questions at the end.

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