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ERIC Number: EJ753261
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1098-2140
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Sins of Omission and Commission: To Proceed, Decline, or Alter?
Birman, Dina
American Journal of Evaluation, v28 n1 p79-85 2007
The article addresses a hypothetical dilemma confronted by an evaluator of a transition from welfare program regarding inclusion of a small immigrant/language minority group in the study. The article advocates for inclusion of diverse groups. Three important aspects of diversity are discussed that have particular relevance to transition from welfare for immigrants and refuges: legal status, the relative size and concentration of the ethnic/language community, and the specific cultural and historical circumstances. Legal status is a factor that affects eligibility for welfare and incentives for transitioning to work. Smaller groups may be particularly important to include because their access to culturally sensitive resources may be especially limited. Historical circumstances in the country of origin shape the attitudes of an immigrant or refugee group toward use of government aid. The ethical dilemma is discussed in relation to the AEA's Guiding Principles for Evaluators of Diversity, Competence, and Honesty and Integrity.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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