Constructing Co-Cultural Theory: An Explication of Culture, Power, and Communication

by Mark P. Orbe

Overview

This book presents a phenomenological framework for understanding the intricate relationship between culture, power and communication. Grounded in muted group and standpoint theory, this volume presents a theoretical framework which fosters a critically insightful vantage point into the complexities of culture, power and communication. Key coverage includes: a review and critique of the literature on co-cultural communication; a description of how the perspective of co-cultural group members were involved in each stage of theory development; and an explication of 25 co-cultural communication strategies and a model of six factors that influence strategy selection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761910671
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/30/1997
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mark P. Orbe (Ph D, Ohio University) is professor of communication and diversity in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University, where he also holds a joint appointment in the gender and women’s studies program. He conducts research in interpersonal-intercultural communication, co-cultural communication, intergroup relations, mass media representations of underrepresented group members, and negotiation/intersection of multiple cultural identities. Over his career, has published ten books and hundreds of journal articles and book chapters. He is also founder and president of Dumela Communications, a full-service consulting company that specializes in providing services for clients committed to enhancing their communication cultural competencies.

Table of Contents

An Introduction into Co-Cultural Communication
Foundations of Muted Group and Standpoint Theory
Explicating Phenomenological Inquiry
Co-Cultural Communicative Practices
Clarifying a Co-Cultural Communication Process
Limitations, Extensions and Future Directions

Editorial Reviews

Explores how people traditionally situated on the margins of society, such as people of color, women, and homosexuals, communicate within the dominant societal structures. Draws on muted-group and standpoint theory to present a phenomenological framework, review and critique the literature, describe how the notion of co-cultural groups members has evolved, and explain 25 communications strategies and six factors that influence the choice among them. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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