1. Diversity Embracing Differences Notes

2. Diversity Definitions
Social Inclusiveness: Variety of ethnicities, socioeconomic status, gender, etc… together in a group, society, or institution
Stereotype:
Labeling, based on a majority of individuals or groups according to a falsified or true image or idea.
Bias:
Preference; an unfair preference for or dislike of something
Prejudice:
Opinion formed beforehand; usually an unfavorable one, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings, or inaccurate stereotypes

3. Awareness Race, Age, Gender Appearance Beliefs, Religion… Preferences
Cause: Difference
Effect: Treatment
Race, Age, Gender
Appearance
Beliefs, Religion…
Preferences
Abilities/Disabilities
Stereotyping
Bias
Bullying, teasing, etc…
Discrimination
Hate
Victim Reaction
Depression
Violence
Suicide
Bullying or rebellion
Self mutilation
Low Self-esteem, confidence
Drug addiction
Eating disorders

4. How do we Promote Diversity?
Why should we Promote Diversity?
Limit ignorance
Build relationships
Keep a job
More ideas and creations
How do we Promote Diversity? Be
Open-Minded: value
Tolerant: respect
Empathetic: work together

5. Be Open-Minded
Considering other opinions and options before making a decision.
Does NOT mean you have to change your mind… but it is ok if you do.
Be willing to see that there might be a better choice than what you thought.

6. Be Tolerant
Tolerance: Capacity to respect the rights, practices, or opinions of others, especially when you don’t agree.
Everyone is entitled to their own views, beliefs, ideas, etc.
Does not mean you have to accept their beliefs, just allow for them to be different from your own.
Practice self-control
It is inappropriate to “verbally explode” when things aren’t the way you want them to be
Listening leads to understanding.

7. Be Empathetic
Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and try to feel the same as he or she does.
Learn how other people feel and come closer to understanding our differences and embracing diversity.
Why do they feel, believe, or act that way?