Title- Cultural Studies and Diversity (EFP1) Student name- Shriya Joshi Western Governors University Task 1 Part A. Culture and Diversity Definition Culture Culture refers to a way of human life. Another way to describe the culture is that it is all about the set of beliefs, knowledge, values, rules gathered by the people from present and earlier generation and passed on to future generations.…
Diversity consists of both visible and non-visible in individuals these include personal characteristics such as personality, background, culture and even work style. In addition to this there are also protected characteristics such…
1. Diversity is about differences between individuals and groups, e.g differences based on nationality, culture, religion, age, gender or social class Equality considers individual rights. It is about ability to treat people the same way. Inclusion means to put an individual at the centre of care while respecting individual wishes and preferences. Discrimination means treating people differently e.g. treat some people more favourably than others.…
Diversity is not just age, gender, race. it is much more complicated that we can imagine. In my opinion diversity is about our connectedness and our interactions where the lines cross. Diversity is a connection between our professional life and personal life and the framework for interrelationships between people. In the workplace we face employees with different cultural backgrounds, perceptions ,capabilities and disabilities that they bring to their workplace.…
The question “What is diversity?” is a very difficult to answer. One could argue that there are multiple correct answers, and no wrong ones. A simpleminded person may argue it’s a simple distinction between white and black. When a sociologist defines diversity, they would have many many different ways to define it. A few they must incorporate into their definition are: culture, race, and socioeconomic status.…
There are many definitions of valuing diversity. They tend to have in common the view that in order to value diversity one needs to understand and accept differences. The impact of valuing diversity should be felt on the bottom line in terms of enhanced productivity and profitability. Diversity “Diversity is the sum of all the people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, values and beliefs as assets to the groups and organisations in which they interact”; “The mosaic of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs into their companies or organisations”; or simply put “All the ways in which we differ” Valuing Diversity “Recognizing and appreciating that individuals are different and that…
Equality is shorthand for equality of opportunity, it does not provide anyone with an advantage or equal treatment, but rather aims to put everyone on roughly equal footing for things such as pay, accessibility to documentation and advancement. Diversity is the term used to describe having a workforce of people from various backgrounds, ages, cultures and genders, among other things. Inclusion is taking action to promote diversity within an organisation or community; this is generally achieved by presenting the organisation as a diverse place that is accepting and respectful of personal differences. AC1.2: Explain the impact of equality, diversity and inclusion across aspects of organisational policy The major thing to keep in mind with equality and diversity is that pregnancy is the one protected characteristic that can be positively discriminated…
The word diversity can be explored in many dimensions. This is due to the diverse nature that is embraced in the word. In the police force diversity can be used to refer to many aspects like ethnicity and gender in the broader sense. Diversity can also be explained in term of religious background and beliefs of a person. It can also be used to refer to the class one occupies in the society.…
Inclusive practice Is an approach to teaching that recognises the diversity of students, enabling all students to access course content, fully participate in learning activities and demonstrate their knowledge and strengths at assessment. Inclusive practices include .. • Being approachable, welcoming and genuinely interested. • A setting having adaptive policies and procedures ie. a system exists where policies and procedures of a setting can be updated to ensure they enable inclusion. • Having a reflective approach to practice so that you can see how you handle and manage situations that involve inclusion.…
Attention Catcher: What is Diversity? Diversity is a range of different things. The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences.…
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, diversity is the condition of having or being of different elements. Many times the word diversity is used in terms of people and cultures. This is the case because no two people are alike, and this holds true for cultures as well. Diversity of an individual encompasses three different areas: invariability, variability, and influence. While invariable characteristics of a person tend to remain the same over one’s lifetime, variable characteristics and environmental influences vary throughout a lifetime.…
To ensure success within a group, the person must recognize the views and attitudes resulting from the group 's goals, norms, and values. The individual must grasp the acceptable behavior of the group to represent the group. Heeding to these behavioral norms will benefit the individual in diffusing any form of conflict, dispute, and disagreement that may surface from the group. Teams and Diversity • Thomas ( 1995) article insists that diversity as a segment that requires understanding, as diversity refers to any mixture of items categorized by differences and comparisons.…
Diversity is defined as variety, especially the inclusion of people of different race or culture, which happens to be the focus of most diversity initiatives. Diversity in the workplace began in the United States after the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act when the US American industry began to see new categories of workers such as women and those with disabilities. In today’s world, the United States is considered a “melting pot” of ethnic cultures. Due to globalization, diversity has become a huge part of the workplace and therefore it is important for organizations to focus on trying to find ways to deal with having a diverse workforce. As quoted in the article Reflections on Diversity and Organizational development “diversity is an essential…
Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is essential to providing support in today’s society; in order to provide care/ support that meet the needs of the citizens, management and staff need to be aware of what the terms are and how they are put into practice in the working environment. Equality is about treating individuals according to their needs, it is about providing individuals with equal opportunity whether it is documents in different formats or ensuring access to buildings for those with a disability to ensure the opportunity. Diversity can be described as ‘difference’ , it is about acknowledging that everyone is different and an individual’s characteristics are what make them unique, examples include: Age, ability, appearance,…
Defining Diversity The concept of diversity in the workplace goes beyond including employees of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, diversity means valuing the characteristics that make a person unique,…