This paper will explore my philosophy of diversity. Since I live in the United States, the paper will focus on the United States’ diversity. In the course, ORG6499: Cultural Diversity & Individual Differences we have done multiple discussion journal reflections which relate to diversity. The paper will relate those discussions to my philosophy of diversity. A few of those discussions focused on the United States diversity and it appears that America’s diversity would be pluralistic and Mosaic in nature, which will be discussed a little further in detail. In the course we have also experienced a cultural plunge assignment, which will also be used in the paper to relate and build upon my philosophy of diversity. The Civil Rights Movement along with the Gay Rights Movement and homosexuality will be discussed as part of my diversity philosophy as well. This paper will also consider how being conscious about your own personal philosophy can help you communicate better with others.
Diversity Philosophy Diversity is the elements or ways that people differ from one another; race, ethnicity, personality, sexual orientation, income, religion, location are a few examples (Butcher, 2010). Diversity is everywhere in the world today, and especially in the United States. The biggest part of diversity is learning to embrace and accept it. Diversity is about opening our minds to people, cultures, and opportunities (Bucher, 2010).You must do your best to understand all diversities and cultures to the fullest especially since America is the Mosaic of cultures and diversity is prevalent everywhere (Parrillo, 2011). A person can grow by accepting others even though they are different than themselves. Being American is about being diverse and living with diversity. Every diversity philosophy should include diversity philosophy should include embracing diversity. I am an American and I do embrace diversity, my diversity philosophy is to