1 Dimensions of Diversity Introduction to Diversity Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Course # 3939

2 George D. Little A.S. & B.S. Criminal Justice & Sociology B.S.CJ Wayland Baptist University, San Antonio M.S. Criminology & Counter-Terrorism University of the State of New York 2012 T.C.L.E.O.S.E. Professional Achievement Award Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (C.C.P.S.) TCLEOSE Basic and Advanced Instructor Certificate 1984 & 2013 TCLEOSE Master Peace Officer 1991 MP Special Operations Operator Counter-Terrorism 1988 Graduate Drug Enforcement Administration Academy years Law Enforcement Experience 41-Years Teaching & Instructor Experience About Your Instructor Course Facilitator - Mentor

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learning Objective: 1.0 Learning Objective: 1.0 the participant will be able to Learning Objective 1.2: Learning Objective 1.2: the participant will be able to define the term “Diversity” Learning Objective 1.3: Learning Objective 1.3: the participant will be able to discuss with competent knowledge the term “Human Diversity” Learning Objective: 1.4 Learning Objective: 1.4 the participant will be able to define the “Global Market” Learning Objective 1.5: Learning Objective 1.5: the participant will be able to understand the difference between a “Melting Pot” vs. a “Mosaic Society” Learning Objective 1.6: Learning Objective 1.6: the participant will be able to define the term “Inclusion” 4

5 Learning Objective 1.7: Learning Objective 1.7: the participant will be able to discuss with competency the concept of the three dimensions of “Global Inclusion” Learning Objective 1.8: Learning Objective 1.8: the participant will be able to describe the concept of the four layers of diversity Learning Objective 1.9: Learning Objective 1.9: the participant will be able to illustrate the concepts of primary and secondary dimensions of diversity Learning Objective 1.10: Learning Objective 1.10: the participant will be able to explain with competency the difference between “Fairness vs. Equal Treatment” Learning Objective1.11: Learning Objective1.11: the participant will be able to with competency summarize the past, present, and future dimensions of diversity

6 Unit 1 Goal various dimensions of diversityTo increase awareness of the various dimensions of diversity Every culture _________ its young Every __________ shares its knowledge lifelong __________ All of us are lifelong __________

DEFINITION “______________ is the term used to describe the relative uniqueness of each individual in the population. 7

8 _________, “ Personal and social _________, expressed through language and culture, is formed by this continuous interplay of knowledge and learning as we move through the different stages of life.” UNESCO

9 7 Underlying Principles of Diversity _________ 1.Diversity is an _________ job, it is not about them __________ 2.Diversity goes __________ race and gender _______ 3.No one is the target of _______ for current or past inequalities ______________ 4.Human beings are ______________

10 _________ 5.The human species _________ changes, continuing to seek homeostasis __________ 6.Human beings find comfort and trust in __________ ________ 7.It is difficult for people to share ________

11 Our ____________ belongs to all Our world heritage is our shared heritage Our world heritage is our shared heritage. UNESCO

Define the term “diversity” “Diversity is the term used to describe the relative ______________ of each individual in the population…the state of being diverse.”

13 Diversity is a set of conscious practices that involve: Understanding and appreciating __________________ of humanity, cultures, and the natural environmentUnderstanding and appreciating __________________ of humanity, cultures, and the natural environment Practicing mutual __________ for qualities and experiences that are different from our ownPracticing mutual __________ for qualities and experiences that are different from our own

14 Diversity is a set of conscious practices that involve: Understanding that diversity includes not only ways of being but also ways of ______________Understanding that diversity includes not only ways of being but also ways of ______________

15 Continued… __________________Recognizing that personal, cultural, and institutionalized __________________ creates and sustains privileges for some while creating and sustaining disadvantages for others Iowa State University

16 Continued… ______________Building ______________ across differences so that we can work together to eradicate all forms of discrimination Iowa State University

Discuss the term “human diversity” 1._____ Color 2._________ 3._________ 4._________ 5._________ Expression 6.____ Contact 7.__________ 8.__________ Space 9.__________ Encompasses anything that makes humans special and different 9 reported most noticed in our society:

List “dimensions of diversity” ________ ______________ __________ _____________ Abilities Qualities ________ _____________ orientation Job ___________ ____________ Experience ________ Status _______ Beliefs Work ________ _____________ Locations _____________ Status And the list goes on…

Describe the three powerful trends that highlight diversity in twenty-first century society Diversity became an issue with the development of 3 powerful trends in our society: ________________ Trend 1: The _______ _________ in which American corporations must now do business became highly competitive

Paradigm Shift The United States has a high unemployment rate The United States Out-Sources more work than any other country? Paradigm: a change in the basic assumptions, or paradigms, within the ruling theory of science. It is in contrast to his idea of normal science. is what members of a community, and they alone, share" paradigmstheorysciencenormal science 20

21 Diversity became an issue with the development of 3 powerful trends in our society: ________________ Trend 2: The makeup of the United States population began changing ________________

22 ________________ Trend 3: Individuals began to celebrate their differences instead of ________________ their uniqueness to “fit in”

Theodore Roosevelt expressing his views in immigrants 1907 We should insist that if the immigrant who comes here does in good faith become an American 23

"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and ___________ himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. 24

25 But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided ____________ here.

26 Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the _______ language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."

Define the Global Market Trend 1 To stay competitive in the world market: meet ________ of peopleProducts must be designed and marketed to meet ________ of people

To stay competitive in the world market: ______________ ____________People need to develop an ______________ and ____________ of cultures American Heritage and CultureRemembering and maintaining our American Heritage and Culture 28

Discuss the United States changing demographics Trend 2 Changing demographics: 2050By the year 2050:  __%  __% of population Caucasian  __%  __% African American  ___%  ___% Hispanic Origin ???????  7% Asian and Pacific Islander  ___%American Indian  ___%American Indian, Eskimo, and Aleut

30 By the year 2056: ____________  People of color are expected to become the new ____________ In addition:  The fastest growing age group: ____ and older  In 2008: 48% increase in workers 55 and older  By 2025, the number of elderly will double

31 Misc. Statistics:  ______ out of every 4 Americans speaks a language other than English in their homes  An estimated ____% of the population is gay/lesbian  Persons with _________ make up the largest minority group: ___% of US population

Compare a “melting pot” vs. a “mosaic” society Trend 3 Changing concepts  Traditional American approach to diversity: ________________  Cultural differences homogenized  Problem: classifies differences as inferior

Cultural Diversity Mosaic is the mix of ethnic groups, languages, and cultures that co-exist within society. The idea of a cultural mosaic is intended to champion an ideal of ________________, differently from other systems like the melting pot, which is often used to describe the UNITED STATES supposed idea of assimilation 33

34  New Perspective of mosaic: encouraged to be proud and maintain cultural heritage and uniqueness  Multicultural: no distinct culture as American

GOD Family PatriotismCountry - Patriotism Service Responsibility & Accountability Commitment Honesty Respect Community caring & helping Team Work Ethics Professionalism Education Equality Justice for all 35

Define the term “inclusion” best work “…a sense of belonging: feeling __________, ________ for who you are; feeling a level of supportive energy and commitment from others so that you can do your best work.” Miller and Katz 2002

Discuss the concept of three dimensions of Global Inclusion __________The __________ Perspective ____________The ____________ Perspective WorkplaceThe Workplace Perspective ________________________ Perspective These inclusions capture the basic attributes that make us who we are as individuals

38 The Human Perspective Inclusions that might be detected visibly Physical or psychological in naturePhysical or psychological in nature

39 Examples Inclusions that might be detected visibly - Examples ______,______, _________,_________, physical __________,physical __________, ________, and________, and sexual _________________sexual _________________

40 The Cultural Perspective Inclusions that are core elements ________________Define us as ________________ Influence how we function in all areas of our lives Less visible

Aspects of an individuals diversity ____________ class,____________ class, ____________,____________, ______________ location,______________ location, _____________,_____________, life ________________,life ________________, 41

42 ______________ experie nce,______________ experie nce, __________ status/domestic partner,__________ status/domestic partner, ______________ status,______________ status, ______________, and______________, and __________ values (or what is left of them over the years)__________ values (or what is left of them over the years)

43 The Workplace Perspective Inclusion of diversity from current and past ______________ in the work environmentInclusion of diversity from current and past ______________ in the work environment

44 Examples: Your level of ______________,Your level of ______________, ____________________,____________________, __________ making authority, and__________ making authority, and ___________ level or classification___________ level or classification

Religious Perspective ________What you were ________ – taught to believe __________What you __________ personally or chose from your Rights & Freedoms to believe America was founded as “One Nation Under GOD” you choose your GOD…freedom of choice 45

Describe the concept of the four layers of diversity Personality: All aspects of personality Internal: Aspects not easily changed External: Aspects that can be altered Organizational: Past and current experiences

Illustrate the concept of primary and secondary dimensions of diversity Primary dimensions Primary dimensions : Unalterable or easy to _________Unalterable or easy to _________ Together shape basic self- image and fundamental _______ of worldTogether shape basic self- image and fundamental _______ of world

48 Primary dimensions Continued Primary dimensions - Continued: ______________Form core of ______________ of others in personal and work life ____________________ that change and modify life’s experiences

49 Secondary dimensions: Important in shaping us and have measure of ________ to any changeImportant in shaping us and have measure of ________ to any change Serve as independent ____________ on self-esteem and self-definitionServe as independent ____________ on self-esteem and self-definition Influences vary with who we are or ___________ in life, and changes experiencedInfluences vary with who we are or ___________ in life, and changes experienced

Explain “Fairness vs. Equal Treatment” ________ Many people think that fairness means treating everyone the ________. How does treating everyone the same work for a diverse staff?

Summarize the past, present, and future dimensions of diversity Past Present Future

RESOURCES 52 Cultural Diversity Participant Handout Bexar County Constable Office PCT#4 TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT Course # 3939 TRAINING SUPPLEMENT Hosted By: All Course Sources and/or Resources are listed in your Participant Handout

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