1. Diversity
Chapter 7

3. The Basics
The world is rapidly being transformed into a global community where the interconnection of information and resources is becoming more important.
The primary focus of getting in education is to open your mind
It isn’t about loving everyone who is different, it is about appreciating their differences

4. The Diversity Wheel

5. Dimensions of Diversity
Primary v. Secondary Dimensions
Primary
Those human differences that are inborn and/or that exert an important impact on our early socialization
We have little control over these things, we can try to mask them but we can’t really change them
Secondary
Differences that are acquired, discarded, and/or modified throughout our lives
We tend to pursue these things because of our interests

6. The “Iceberg”

7. Discussing diversity issues
How do we talk about the tough topics?
Discussing diversity issues

8. Stereotypes
A preconceived or oversimplified generalization about an entire group of people without regard for individual differences.
Stereotypes can be positive or negative

9. Prejudice
Everyone has been guilty of prejudicial thinking at some point in their lives.
“pre-judging” a person or group usually on the basis of characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or age.

10. Discrimination Simply means “to distinguish between”
Socially this is to make a distinction between people on the basis of class or category without regard for individual merit.

11. Hate Crimes
Acts of discrimination in the extreme can lead to violence and hate crimes.
These crimes are different from other crimes in that the offender is sending a message to members of a certain group that they are unwelcome (Siasoco, 1999).

12. Developing diversity skills
So how do we deal with so many different people?
Developing diversity skills

13. Developing Diversity Skills
Figuring out the “concept” of diversity can be tough.
Diversity is about them, not me
Diversity & multiculturalism are pulling America apart

14. Point To Remember
The United States is less of a “melting pot” and more of a “salad bowl”
You can enjoy the individual elements of a salad bar alone, but the salad is much more tasty when you enjoy all the flavors together!

15. Developing Cultural Competence
Culture
A distinctive pattern of beliefs and values that develop among a group of people who share the same social heritage and traditions.
Cultural Competence
The knowledge of others backgrounds, histories, customs, and perspectives.

16. Increasing Your Personal Sensitivity
Interact with people from backgrounds that are different than yours.
Utilize travel and study abroad.
Enroll in a course that studies other cultures and customs
Attend campus events on topics of global concerns.