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4.5: Cultural adaptations
The logic model, as described in this course, is based on the Eurocentric tradition of logical reasoning that emphasizes a linear, cognitive approach. This approach may not be appropriate in all cultures, though.
Some cultures may prefer the analogy of a circle, a web of life, or another culturally appropriate way to tell what a program does and what it is expected to accomplish. Cause-effect relationships, even if only logical associations, may not be part of a culture’s meaning.
The logic model, as described in this course, is based on the Eurocentric tradition of logical reasoning that emphasizes a linear, cognitive approach. This approach may not be appropriate in all cultures, though.
One variation
Kalyani Rai (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) expands the logical/thinking aspect of logic modeling to include other forms of being and understanding. To Thinking (conceptual/abstract), she adds Doing (personal experience), Seeing (symbolic/aesthetic), and Being (collective experience) in a circle that has four quadrants: intentional, behavioral, cultural, social. To fully understand, appreciate, and ultimately appropriately evaluate programs, we need to include the values and belief systems of the people involved.
