Beh 220 Applied Final Project
Applied Final Project 1
Applied Final Project
BEHS 220
25 Nov 2012
Applied Final Project 2
Diversity Consciousness was offered to me as a science option for my Business Major. Based on the courses offered I believed that Diversity Consciousness would benefit not only my personal life but it would also benefit me in my career field as well. In my current field I am a leader in a large diverse organization and my expectations for the course was it would provide me with additional skills to become a more effective leader. Diversity Consciousness has expanded my scope and redefined for me what diversity means on a personal, social and global level.
Prior to taking Diversity Consciousness I defined diversity as pertaining to race and culture. Honestly my outlook on diversity was limited to the work place. My diversity awareness was affected by taking this course in many areas that ironically were not related to race. During the course I was able to take a deep look at who I was or thought I was. An important benefit of Diversity Consciousness is that it allows you to gain awareness of how your own culture shapes your views and ideologies about the world around you. Understanding how cultural impacts influence how we relate to one another, is the foundation to overcoming many social and economic barriers we face within society.
My understanding of Diversity is no longer limited to race. Understanding the value of diversity provides the frame work for effective social and cultural interaction from the perspective of one another. Many misunderstandings and misconceptions in regards to diversity are due to the lack of understanding without feedback from one another. In society we believe the views and opinions within our own culture as truth, without taking the time to engage in dialogue to bring understanding to our views and differences. Our preconceived ideologies once allowed diversity to be a vehicle for separation, but we must redefine what diversity
Applied Final Project
BEHS 220
25 Nov 2012
Applied Final Project 2
Diversity Consciousness was offered to me as a science option for my Business Major. Based on the courses offered I believed that Diversity Consciousness would benefit not only my personal life but it would also benefit me in my career field as well. In my current field I am a leader in a large diverse organization and my expectations for the course was it would provide me with additional skills to become a more effective leader. Diversity Consciousness has expanded my scope and redefined for me what diversity means on a personal, social and global level.
Prior to taking Diversity Consciousness I defined diversity as pertaining to race and culture. Honestly my outlook on diversity was limited to the work place. My diversity awareness was affected by taking this course in many areas that ironically were not related to race. During the course I was able to take a deep look at who I was or thought I was. An important benefit of Diversity Consciousness is that it allows you to gain awareness of how your own culture shapes your views and ideologies about the world around you. Understanding how cultural impacts influence how we relate to one another, is the foundation to overcoming many social and economic barriers we face within society.
My understanding of Diversity is no longer limited to race. Understanding the value of diversity provides the frame work for effective social and cultural interaction from the perspective of one another. Many misunderstandings and misconceptions in regards to diversity are due to the lack of understanding without feedback from one another. In society we believe the views and opinions within our own culture as truth, without taking the time to engage in dialogue to bring understanding to our views and differences. Our preconceived ideologies once allowed diversity to be a vehicle for separation, but we must redefine what diversity
References: Adams, M et al, 2010. Readings for Diversity and Social Justice (2nd ed.). New York, NY Routledge, Taylor and Francis. Barnes, E. (2012, November 7-8). Personal Interview.