The meaning of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect.
It recognises that each of us is unique, as well as recognising our individual differences. These can be the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs,
political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration
of these differences in a safe, positive, and supporting environment.
It is also about understanding each other and moving beyond
simple tolerance by embracing and celebrating the
rich dimensions of diversity contained within us all.
Diversity is a huge topic. To comprehend that each of the 7 billion or so people is unique is almost impossible. To be useful we need to have some understanding of the different ways that people are different, in order to be effective at understand and managing diversity.
There are several frameworks available to us when it comes to understanding those differences. Here are a few that might be helpful:
Cultural Differences
Regilious Differences
Values Differences
Personality Differences
Representational systems
Gender differences
What does it mean to live in a diverse community?
Diversity is a group of many different things; gender, race, religion, and ethnicity. So if a community had a variety of all those different things, it would be a very colorful place. I believe that living in a diverse place with people living together harmoniously as a community is something we should strive for
Living in a diverse community also means that different people can see and learn about our different cultures. Then they will understand the cultures and see why certain people do certain things. Also, we will live peacefully as a community.
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