Tag Archives: argument

Christmas tree: On overworking cultural competence in a Turkish American marriage

Posted on December 23, 2012 by lizcameron

As an academic social worker, I am trained to the gills on the need to encourage my students to work towards “cultural competence,” as they work with people from a range of cultures and sub-cultures. And of course, although I … Continue reading →

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Karagöz hoots at the statement “I’ve been better”

Posted on March 19, 2012 by lizcameron

Karagöz is literally dancing and rolling around the living room. He is hooting and hollering with gut-splitting guffaws the likes I have never seen before. And I am mad as hell. Karagöz has been listening in on a phone call … Continue reading →

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Perihan Hanim speaks: On the limits of sharing

Posted on February 10, 2012 by lizcameron

Perihan Hanım, my fairy Godmother puppet paid an unusual visit to me tonight. You may recall meeting her, several months ago, in this post.  I found her on my shoulder, stroking my hair and watching over my shoulder as I … Continue reading →

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