Education Final Project

Diversity

Cultural Diversity

 We’re all in this world together, right?

 All 6,000,000,000 plus of us.

 And we’re all different, right?

 Let’s think more about how we’re all the same!

Race, Ethnic Groups and

Culture

 Race: generally refers to a group with

similar inherited features.

 Ethnic group: refers to a group that

shares language, national origin or

religious tradition.

 Culture: refers to the behaviors and

beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group

The Changing U.S. Population

 According to the

Census Bureau, the

U.S. is the only nation

in the world where

virtually every group

represented has its

origin in another

country.

Broaden Your Diversity Vista

 Make all people and groups feel welcome, including those with differences in sexual orientation, age or ability.

Appreciate Diversity

 Respect culture and diversity

 Understand gender issues

 Respect sexual orientation

 Improve your relationships with diverse

others

 Different isn’t bad, it’s just different

Diversity on Campus

 College campuses are among America’s most diverse settings, including both students and faculty.

 Despite opportunities to mix, people often associate with their “own kind.”

 Our fear of the unknown may keep us close to those whose background we share.

 This prevents us from taking advantage of the rich opportunities on campus to meet and learn about people who are different from us.

Discrimination and Prejudice

on College Campuses

 In addition to being

morally and personally

repugnant, discrimination

is also ILLEGAL.

Respect & tolerance, on the other hand, are A-OK!

Ethnicity, Stereotypes, and Prejudice on Campus

 Many of us sincerely think that we are not prejudiced, but experts believe that every person harbors some prejudices.

 Stereotypes lead us to view others in limited and limiting ways. There is so more to people than the social roles they play, or the groups to which they belong.

 We tend to identify with others who are like us, and fear people who are different from us.

 We tend to be ethnocentric—favoring groups we belong to and tending to think of them as superior.

 Some of us are also egocentric – thinking we are superior to everyone else.

Diversity Attitude Scale:

Where are you?

Celebration “We need each other.”

Affirmation “I’ve got something to learn from you.”

Civility “I respect your rights.”

Tolerance “You have a right to be here.”

Intolerance “I’ll work to keep you out”

International Students  Most colleges have students from a wide range of

countries.

 They bring customs, values, and behaviors that may be different from those of American students.

 If you are an American-born student, consider getting to know one or more international students; it will expand your education.

 If you are an international student, adapting to college in America may bring some confusion and problems; for help, read your text and ask your instructor. Reach out!

Don’t Put Up with Sexual Harassment

 It is estimated that two million women currently enrolled

in college will experience some form of sexual

harassment in their student lives.

 Sexual harassment includes several behaviors.

– Gender harassment - sexist remarks and behavior that insult and

degrade women, a problem apart from harassment for sex.

– Seductive behavior - unwanted, inappropriate, and offensive

advances.

– Sexual bribery - harassment for sex, with the threat of

punishment for refusal.

 Every college is required by law to take action against

sexual harassment.

Homosexuality and Bisexuality  A recent figure estimates that about 2–5% of people are

homosexual, and about 1% are bisexual.

 Sexual orientation is not necessarily a fixed decision that is made once in life—forever.

 People sometimes experiment with homosexual behavior in adolescence, but not as an adult.

 In most ways the college goals of homosexual and bisexual students are no different from those of heterosexual students.

 These students do have some difficulties due to their minority status.

Improving the Lives of Gay, Lesbian,

and Bisexual College Students

 Many campuses have organizations for students who

are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. They not only involve

the students, but their friends and families as well.

 If your campus does not have an organization

consider starting one. Check with your student

activities office for correct procedures.

 Many good books exist that have been written for and

by homosexual and bisexual people, covering many

practical issues.

 Be tolerant of the sexual orientation of others. Take a

course on human sexuality to learn more.

Improve Your Relationships with

Different Kinds of People

 Honestly assess your attitudes

 Put yourself in perspective with others

 Seek personal contact

 Respect differences but don’t overlook similarities

 Search for more knowledge

 Treat people as individuals rather than stereotyping them

 Include, don’t exclude