Diversity and Inclusion SOC 315 February 19, 2011 Diversity and Inclusion Cultural diversity, especially in the present age, is evident in most every area of the world. According to Dictionary.com, cultural diversity is defined as “ethnic, gender, racial, and socioeconomic variety in a situation, institution, or group; the coexistence of different ethnic, gender, racial, and socioeconomic groups within one social unit” (Cultural diversity, p. 1). This definition will give one the general dimensions of cultural diversity. Many dimensions of cultural diversity exist, a few of which will be covered here. One of the most common dimensions of cultural diversity is gender.
Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age.By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. · Equality- Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. For example, if Michael Flanders wanted to board the plane, it would be no good saying to him, “you have the same stairs as everybody else”. What is needed is a way of getting on the plane that will suit everybody’s needs without showing them up and treating them in a way that is worse than other people · Inclusion - allowing people to be involved no matter thier age, race, gender, abilities and disabilities.
Unit 3 Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity Diversity means difference. Diversity also means that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences, and consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation such as race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual preferences and age. Equality Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can take part and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
SHC 23: Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Marcia Barreto de Melo 1. Understand the importance of equality and inclusion. 1.2 Explain what is meant by: Diversity: Diversity means difference, in general people have things in common with each other but they are also unique and different in many ways no one is the same. We can find two types of diversity, the visible (e.g race/ethnicity, age , religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation …) and invisible ( e.g. thinking, styles, socio-economic level, education, values, beliefs…) Is of paramount importance to create an environment in which everybody feels valued.
The concept of diversity includes acceptance and respect these are two main points. This means the understanding of an individual is unique and identifying our individual differences. These all fit into race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs. It is about understanding each other and being able to help others who are complete different. For examples, in the past men had more rights than women but it has all changed now women are eventually getting back their rights.
Equality and inclusion 1.1 Explain what is meant by: 1.1a- Diversity Diversity means variety, assortment, range, mixture. It is difference. Diversity refers to the wide range of attributes, backgrounds, and skills that are in society. Diversity recognises that although people have things in common, they are also different and unique in many ways and it is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity consists of both visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as; background, culture, personality and work style and also the protected characteristics such as gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief and age.
I had always looked at diversity in terms of race but diversity works with different people from race, culture, sex, and age. Diversity gives not only the workplace but the United States as well, the ideas and skill to make a better place. In order for
Race is a very complex human designed social structure that was originally classified by color. In many places around the world, including the United States, race is still primarily defined by color, and it is easy to determine somebody’s race very quickly. However, this is not the case around the world. In certain places within Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, race is not so easily defined. Having a deep history of racial diversity and assimilation through the colonization of these countries, there are many different races, and many different people identify with races that one would not immediately think they would fall under.
During this writing assignment, I not only read several articles, but I also reached out to one of my mentors Vice President of Human Resources for SYS Technologies, and how he believes ‘diversity’ encompassed in his organization. He stated: "Diversity refers to human qualities that are different from our own and those of groups to which we belong; but that are manifested in other individuals and groups. Dimensions of diversity include but are not limited to: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race, sexual orientation,
GENDER AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT The term "gender" refers to the male and female roles shaped by a society, learned indi¬vidually and re-negotiated by each new gene¬ration. Male/female roles are determined pri¬marily by the social, cultural and economic organisation of a society, and by the prevailing religious, moral and legal perceptions. Female and male roles and scope for action are not static, but are subject to constant change. They can vary enormously from one society to another, and even within any one society there can be significant differences depending on social class, family status, and ethnic or reli¬gious background. These roles are not neutral but characterised by different possibilities for making choices, and different rights and deci¬sion-making powers; generally to the disad¬vantage of women.