1 Dimensions of Diversity Introduction to Diversity Texas Commission On Law Enforcement 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 Instructor Certificate 1984 TCLEOSE Master Peace Officer 1991 MP Special Operations Operator Counter-Terrorism 1988 Graduate Drug Enforcement Administration Academy years Law Enforcement Experience 40-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 teaches its young family Every family shares its knowledge lifelong learners All of us are lifelong learners

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DEFINITION Diversity “ Diversity is the term used to describe the relative uniqueness of each individual in the population. 8

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10 identity, “ Personal and social identity, 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

11 7 Underlying Principles of Diversity inside 1.Diversity is an inside job, it is not about them beyond 2.Diversity goes beyond race and gender blame 3.No one is the target of blame for current or past inequalities ethnocentric 4.Human beings are ethnocentric Ethnocentric Ethnocentric: characterized by or based on the attitude that one's own group is superior

12 resists 5.The human species resists changes, continuing to seek homeostasis likeness 6.Human beings find comfort and trust in likeness power 7.It is difficult for people to share power

13 Our heritage 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 uniqueness of each individual in the population…the state of being diverse.”

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

16 Diversity is a set of conscious practices that involve: Understanding that diversity includes not only ways of being but also ways of knowingUnderstanding that diversity includes not only ways of being but also ways of knowing

17 Continued… discriminationRecognizing that personal, cultural, and institutionalized discrimination creates and sustains privileges for some while creating and sustaining disadvantages for others Iowa State University

18 Continued… alliancesBuilding alliances across differences so that we can work together to eradicate all forms of discrimination Iowa State University

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Discuss the term “human diversity” Encompasses anything that makes humans special and different 9 reported most noticed in our society: 1.Skin Color 2.Gender 3.Age 4.Appearance 5.Facial Expression 6.Eye Contact 7.Movement 8.Personal Space 9.Touch

List “dimensions of diversity” Age Ethnicity Gender Physical Abilities Qualities Race Sexual orientation Job Classification Military Experience Parental Status Religious Beliefs Work Experience Geographic Locations Socioeconomic 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: globalmarket Trend 1: The global market in which American corporations must now do business became highly competitive

23 Paradigm Shift The United States has a high unemployment rate The United States Out-Sources more work than any other country?

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

25 Trend 3: compromising Trend 3: Individuals began to celebrate their differences instead of compromising 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 26

"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates 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. 27

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

29 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 English 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 needs of peopleProducts must be designed and marketed to meet needs of people

Continued To stay competitive in the world market - Continued: understanding appreciationPeople need to develop an understanding and appreciation of cultures American Heritage and CultureRemembering and maintaining our American Heritage and Culture 31

Discuss the United States changing demographics Trend 2 Changing demographics: 2050By the year 2050:  30%  30% of population Caucasian  19%  19% African American  40%  40% Hispanic Origin ???????  7% Asian and Pacific Islander  4% American Indian  4% American Indian, Eskimo, and Aleut

33 By the year 2056: majority  People of color are expected to become the new majority In addition:  The fastest growing age group: 75 and older  In 2008: 48% increase in workers 55 and older  By 2025, the number of elderly will double

34 Misc. Statistics:  One out of every 4 Americans speaks a language other than English in their homes  An estimated 20% of the population is gay/lesbian  Persons with disabilities make up the largest minority group: 25% of US population

Compare a “melting pot” vs. a “mosaic” society Trend 3 Changing concepts  Traditional American approach to diversity: assimilation  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 multiculturalism, differently from other systems like the melting pot, which is often used to describe the UNITED STATES supposed idea of assimilation 36

37  New Perspective of mosaic: encouraged to be proud and maintain cultural heritage and uniqueness  Multicultural: no distinct culture as American I refuse to accept this liberal concept. My brother & sister law enforcement officers…I cannot teach someone something I do not believe to be the Truth…….G.D. Little DISCLAIMER : I refuse to accept this liberal concept. My brother & sister law enforcement officers…I cannot teach someone something I do not believe to be the Truth…….G.D. Little

GOD Family PatriotismCountry - Patriotism Service Responsibility & Accountability Commitment Honesty Respect Community caring & helping Team Work Ethics Professionalism Education Equality Justice for all 38

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Define the term “inclusion” best work “…a sense of belonging: feeling respected, valued 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 HumanThe Human Perspective CulturalThe Cultural Perspective WorkplaceThe Workplace Perspective ReligiousReligious Perspective These inclusions capture the basic attributes that make us who we are as individuals

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

43 Examples Inclusions that might be detected visibly - Examples Age,Age, ethnicity,ethnicity, gender,gender, physical abilities,physical abilities, race, andrace, and sexual orientationsexual orientation

44 The Cultural Perspective Inclusions that are core elements individualsDefine us as individuals Influence how we function in all areas of our lives Less visible

45 Aspects of an individuals diversity Economic class,Economic class, education,education, geographic location,geographic location, language,language, life experience,life experience,

46 military experie nce,military experie nce, marital status/domestic partner,marital status/domestic partner, parental status,parental status, religion, andreligion, and Family values (or what is left of them over the years)Family values (or what is left of them over the years)

47 The Workplace Perspective Inclusion of diversity from current and past experiences in the work environmentInclusion of diversity from current and past experiences in the work environment

48 Examples: Your level of autonomy,Your level of autonomy, empowerment,empowerment, decision making authority, anddecision making authority, and functional level or classificationfunctional level or classification

Religious Perspective raisedWhat you were raised – taught to believe believeWhat you believe personally or chose from your Rights & Freedoms to believe America was founded as “One Nation Under GOD” you choose your GOD…freedom of choice 49

Describe the concept of the four layers of diversity 1. Personality: All aspects of personality 4. Organizational: Past and current experiences 2. Internal: Aspects not easily changed 3. External: Aspects that can be altered

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

53 Primary dimensions Continued Primary dimensions - Continued: expectationsForm core of expectations of others in personal and work life FiltersFilters that change and modify life’s experiences

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

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

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

RESOURCES 57 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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