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Should Universalism Trump Cultural Relativism in Counseling?

✍ Scribed by Richard T. Kinnier; Andrea L. Dixon; Tyler M. Barratt; Erika L. Moyer

Publisher
American Counseling Association
Year
2008
Tongue
English
Weight
140 KB
Volume
52
Category
Article
ISSN
0160-7960

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✦ Synopsis

Certain cultural customs and practices are viewed as abhorrent by many people, yet contemporary American counselors rarely criticize any specific culture. In this article, the authors explore why counselors abstain from such criticism. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate that universalism, often regarded as a politically incorrect and an academically archaic philosophy, is manifestly prevalent within the world's religious and political realms, as well as within the counseling profession. The authors assert that universalism should be prevalent within the counseling profession and that it can be integrated with multicultural principles. Finally, the authors suggest a procedure for identifying universal principles and practices.

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