DIVERSITYEMBRACING DIFFERENCES

• Diversity: • Variety of ethnicities, socioeconomic status, gender, etc… together in a group,

society, or institution

• Stereotype:• Labeling, based on a majority of individuals or groups according to a falsified or

true image or idea.

• Racism:• Belief that all members of a race posses characteristics that establish

superiority/inferiority over other races.

• Bias:• Preference; an unfair preference or dislike of something

• Prejudice:• Opinion formed beforehand; usually an unfavorable one, based on insufficient

knowledge, irrational feelings, or inaccurate stereotypes

Diversity Definitions

AWARENESSCause: Difference

• Race, Age, Gender

• Appearance

• Beliefs, Religion…

• Preferences

• Abilities/Disabilities

• SES (socioeconomic status $$)

Effect: Treatment• Stereotyping

• Bias

• Bullying, teasing, etc…

• Discrimination

• Hate

0 Depression0 Suicide0 Self mutilation0 Drug addiction

0 Violence0 Bullying or rebellion

0 Low Self-esteem, confidence0 Eating disorders

Victim Reactions

HOW DO WE PROMOTE DIVERSITY?

• Be • Open-Minded: value

• Tolerant: respect

• Empathetic: work together

Why should we Promote Diversity?Limit ignoranceBuild relationshipsKeep a jobMore ideas and creations

BE OPEN-MINDED

• Considering other opinions and options before making a decision.

• Does NOT mean you have to change your mind… but it is ok if you do.

• Be willing to see that there might be a better choice than what you thought.

BE TOLERANT• Tolerance: Capacity to respect the rights or opinions of others,

especially when you don’t agree.• Everyone is entitled to their own views, beliefs, ideas, etc.• Does not mean you have to accept their beliefs, just allow for them to

be different from your own.

• Practice self-control• It is inappropriate to “verbally or

physically explode” when things aren’t the way you want them to be• Listening leads to understanding.

BE EMPATHETIC

• Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and try to feel the same as he or she does.

• Learn how other people feel and come closer to understanding our differences and embracing diversity.

• Why do they feel, believe, or act that way?