Understanding Diversity

UNDERSTANDING
DIVERSITY
DR. CHIEDEL JOAN G. SAN DIEGO
INSTRUCTOR
CHECK…HOW DIVERSE ARE YOU?
FAVORITE COLOR?
FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER?
FAVORITE PET?
FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED? CHOCOLATE OR ICE CREAM?

WRITE A ONE SENTENCE DEFINITION
OF DIVERSITY….
Did any of the following words appear
in your definition?
➢Different ➢Diverse
➢Individual ➢Minorities
➢Race ➢Unique
➢Unlike
➢Variety
Characteristics
Definition of Diversity
❖The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and

respect.
❖It means understanding that each individual is unique, &
recognizing our individual differences.
❖The ways we are different; the condition of having unique
characteristics.
❖The condition of being diverse : Variety ;
especially : the inclusion of diverse people
(as people of different races or cultures) in a
group or organization.
❖It is the exploration of these differences in
a safe, positive, & nurturing environment.
❖It is about understanding each other &
moving beyond simple tolerance to
embracing & celebrating the rich
dimensions of diversity contained within
each individual.
Understanding Diversity
✓Diversity is more than just tolerating differences. It is respecting,
appreciating, and understanding the varying characteristics of
individuals.
✓Everyone is unique and no single person is a representative of a
certain group. Stereotypes and other racial biases/prejudices are
damaging to a business.
✓Discrimination breeds narrow-mindedness, impairs employee
morale, strains employee relationships and thus, damages
productivity. Not to mention, it is illegal and costly in terms of
litigation!
Aspects of Diversity
✓Ethnicity ✓Race
✓Gender ✓Physical Abilities/Disabilities
✓Sexual Orientation ✓Religious Beliefs
✓Socio-Economic Status ✓Political Beliefs

✓Age ✓Job Titles
✓Education ✓Or Other Ideologies

Why Accept Diversity?
Diversity Brings Real Benefits To Society
➢For society, diversity brings richness & variety. There are

always new & interesting things to be learned from each other.
➢For a business, employing a diverse workforce enables it to
use a wider range of talents & skills.
➢These lead to creativity & innovation. Businesses need to
mirror the communities & cultures they work in so they can
understand & anticipate the diverse needs of their customers.
Diversity Brings Real Benefits To Society (1-3)
➢In order to get the best from staff & meet

the varying needs of their diverse customers,
it is very important for businesses to manage
diversity in a positive way.
➢They need to recognize, respect & value
people’s differences.
❑People are an organization’s number one asset, so
administration should do what they can to keep
valuable skills & talent.
❑A mix of people with different talents, skills, and
perspectives allows creativity and innovation to
develop.
❑Organizations need to appeal to the widest possible
number of people to fulfill its recruitment needs &
attract the skills it requires.
❑Organizations need to be able to manage a labor force

that is becoming increasingly diverse, creating a culture
of inclusion is essential to build a sustainable business
for the future.
❑Employees who feel valued & respected are more likely
to be highly motivated & committed to the organization.
This means they are more likely to perform better &
make a bigger contribution.
Teachers must bridge the
gap:
➢Overcome biases
➢Provides supportive environment for all - every student is
respected, feels comfortable and confident, and can learn.
➢Teachers who respect their students' cultural strengths, life
experiences, and community resources are better
positioned to meet their students' needs.
Connection 101:
How Has Diversity Affected YOU?
✓Have you had good or bad experience with circumstances

involving diversity?
✓Discuss with the others in your group one good or bad
personal experience you have had involving diversity.
Example: A misunderstanding due to a language barrier.
✓Explain your personal stance on your own acceptance of
different aspects of diversity.

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UNDERSTANDING

RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED? CHOCOLATE OR ICE CREAM?

❖The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and

✓Gender ✓Physical Abilities/Disabilities

✓Sexual Orientation ✓Religious Beliefs

✓Socio-Economic Status ✓Political Beliefs

✓Education ✓Or Other Ideologies

➢For society, diversity brings richness & variety. There are

➢In order to get the best from staff & meet

❑Organizations need to be able to manage a labor force

✓Have you had good or bad experience with circumstances

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