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Developing Your Understanding of Other Cultures
 
A variety of material is available on the Internet providing information on the cultural background of many ethnic groups. This material varies greatly in quality, and much of it falls prey to the temptation to oversimplify and ignore the wide variation within groups. Here is a sampling of some of the better sites available:
 
Diversity Rx

Diversity and Health Care on the Internet

Opening Doors

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to Health Insurance and Health Care

Office of Minority Health Resource Center

Providers Guide to Quality and Culture

EthnoMed

Cultural Diversity: A guide for professionals

National Center for Cultural Healing

Cross-Cultural Health Program

National Center for Cultural Competence

The Center for Cross Cultural Health

NatureWeb: Health Resources