DIVERSITY

Different ≠ Bad or Wrong

cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural

diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit

all of humanity.-- Robert Alan

“variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region, or in the

world as a whole”Multiculturalism is the acceptance or promotion of multiple ethnic cultures.

There are many aspects of life in which people aren´t always

the same:

•Language•The way they dress

•Tradition•Beliefs

•Hair color•Eye Color•Skin Color

But it doesn´t always have to be appearance:•Like different music•Different interests &

•Skills•Different religion•Different customs

•overall a different way of life

PERCENTAGES %

U.S40% white

30% african american 20% hispanic5% japanese 4% chinese

1% other

“We all smile in the same language …” Unknown

A little thing can make a big differenceThings you can do:

•Get to know other people•Make new friends

• Research new cultures•Mix it up!• Smile

• Spread the word• Start by changing yourself to change others…

ORGANIZATION:

Teaching Diverse Students Initiative

Mix it up day!

http://www.tolerance.org

UNESCO promotes linguistic diversity and multilingualism

http://www.unesco.org/en/languages-and-multilingualism/

Heritage

Diversity of Cultural Expressions

Let´s join hands so

together we can change the world…

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