Diversity And Equality

As stated by the Declaration of Independence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the

The citizens of the country have to endure more interactions with people of different background and some who speaks a different language in their daily activities including their workplace. After finishing my college studies back in Kenya, I moved to United States to pursue further studies and what I have experienced is totally different than my previous life. United States is mainly comprised of individuals from every country in the world making it a far diverse country

I have not really noticed this before, but when I think about it, my friendships have been really diverse as well. My friends have been white, black, and I am sure of many different mixes of nationalities. I have been exposed to some people that you would probable label as racist because of the insensitive way they speak of people of another race. I suppose I am not like that because of the more accepting way I have been raised and the diversity of the friends that I have.

Hello my name is Callum and I believe that all students, regardless of race, religion, sexuality or situation, should access the same platform for success at college. For this reason, I am running for Equality and Diversity Officer for 2015/16. If I am elected in to this position, I would like to work closely with the LGBT Executive officer, Welfare Executive officer, Women’s Executive officer, Ethnic Executive Officer, Youth Officer and mature Officer to gather any concerns or issues that the group they represent have and see what I can do to resolve these concerns or issues. I would also like to set up a Drop in session where any student can come to me directly to voice any concerns that they have so I can help them with this or pass them

On November 25th, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, or PL 94-142. This legislation guaranteed that all children with disabilities and their families would have certain rights with respect to education. PL 94-142 has 6 major components: a free and appropriate public education, students with disabilities will be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE), students will have an individual education program (IEP), the right of procedural due process, the right to nondiscriminatory assessment, and the right to parental participation (Gargiulo, 2012).

I found this article to be very interesting. It really got me thinking about different people’s live. Sadly, most people rely on stereotypes to shape their life. They expect the white race to be hard working a strive for success. They expect African American’s to be slackers. They expect that Hispanics will head towards manual occupations and Asian Americans to be the hard-working out of all the races listed. Since, these stereotypes are presented so much people start to feel like this is who they are going to be. They don’t think they can be anything better or different from their stereotype. I find that to be really sad because everyone should be able to be themselves. They shouldn’t have to be who everyone else wants them to be. I really enjoyed reading this article and would like to read more like it.

It is imperative for educators to critically examine their own, beliefs and attitudes related to difference and diversity because an educator needs to be able to understand his own values before he/she can begin to understand those of other people. According to Learner Guide Module 3.1, our beliefs, values and attitudes are what we use to make sense of the world around us. (Reflect on own cultural identity and biases, 2016). Additionally, our values, beliefs and attitudes are created based on experiences that have happened to us. Acknowledging these experiences and then accepting that others have had different experiences is an essential aspect of understanding diversity and differences.

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, diversity is defined as ‘the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization. We live in a time of advanced technology, more rights and opportunities, and larger populations of minorities living in United States. Yet, we haven’t completed moved forward from the days of slavery and inequality of minorities and women. Why must anyone, especially a complete stranger dictate who is better?

Growing up black and modestly middle class can feel like you are stuck in a gray area of diverging cultures. Even in a relatively diverse community, it was not uncommon to be one of the only black students in my honors classes. I remember trying my best to avoid stereotypes and occasionally being reminded of my race and differences. At the same time, when surrounded by my extended family, I was teased for being too “suburban” because I dressed and spoke differently than some of my relatives. Over time, I have learned to appreciate the privileges I have, but adapt and accommodate for the privileges I do not have. My experiences have humbled me and developed confidence in my ability to unify people with different experiences and backgrounds towards achieving a common goal.

Militaries all over the world have historically faced problems with diversity, inclusion, and equality within their ranks. The hyper-masculine culture that has been at the core of many military values has facilitated a perspective that excludes certain populations. Women of all backgrounds as well as gay men have struggled through the years for their right to service. This essay serves to explore the struggles as well as progress the Australian Defense Force has facilitated with its LGBTQ officers, and to analyze the current state of equality and inclusion that the ADF has to offer.

Equality versus equity; the juxtaposition of the two terms is something I’ve visited frequently. Equal treatment for individuals is not always the best course of action (in the sense of “cook book” treatment). As a psychologist, ethical treatment will oftentimes cross cultural bounds different from your own. Awareness of the aforementioned is key. Moreover, the ethics of being a culturally competent psychologist include components such as, cross-cultural communication, multicultural competence, diversity and mental health. Communication is difficult for most humans.

Diversity tends to be established by people from different spheres of life including different ethnicities, cultures, and social settings. It allows individuals to appreciate and understand the interdependence of culture, the environment in which people are living, and humanity. Diversity also helps individuals to build alliances and unity despite having a difference regarding their beliefs, religion, and culture. It helps one to recognize and appreciate that people are born different regarding their personality and values so that one can accommodate those differences and live together in peace and harmony. There are some ways through which diversity can be promoted. Some of those ways include; creating an environment that includes all persons regardless of their social status and economic background. Secondly, diversity can be improved by ensuring there is equal access to jobs and opportunity for all people without discrimination. Thirdly, diversity can be enhanced by making amendments in the organization policies, procedures, and process. Fourthly, diversity can be strengthened by ensuring people are included and treated with fairness and dignity. Fairness helps to eliminate issues and differentials because it encourages all members of the society feel appreciated.

In recent years, diversity has become a really important topic in human interactions. Being exposed to different cultures and accepting people’s differences is essential for a harmonious coexistence. Looking at the past and comparing it to what we now have in our society, there has been a lot of progress. Injustices are no longer “swept under the rug” and people are starting to create important conversations about where to go next. That being said, I believe that we are only at the beginning of making real positive changes in our society. Society has just begun recognizing the importance of diversity and how it can catapult us into a brighter future. In order to move forward and achieve real change, we must fully accept these individual differences and start focusing on how these contrasts can propel us into a single harmonious coexistence.

In the HBO show The Wire, characters of varying races, classes, genders, and sexualities are portrayed in the projects in Baltimore, Maryland. Having characters with these different attributes allows The Wire to show just how diverse Baltimore is. One character whose economic class plays a large role in his life is Wallace. Wallace is a sixteen-year-old poor black boy who works for the Barksdale crew. Walter Benn Michaels writes about issues regarding diversity in his book The Trouble with Diversity. Michaels critiques the way that society treats diversity and the issues that arise from having and not having diversity. In his book, Michaels states that, “The entire U.S. school system, from pre-K up, is structured from the very start to enable the rich to outcompete the poor, which is to say, the race is fixed.” This statement’s truth is proven by the fact that Wallace is currently not in school but wants to return, and will be much too old for the grade he returns to.

“I travel the world, and I’m happy to say that America is still the great melting pot- maybe a chunky stew rather than a melting pot at this point, but you know what I mean.” – Philip Glass