The video Diversity Conversations: Susan Williams & Michele Norris was inordinately alluring especially once the video commenced. The outlook on race and how it is constructed and not biologically was immensely compelling to me because though we know that often times it is suppressed do to the societal issues dealing with race that exist today.…
Answer each question in 50 to 150 words. Provide citations for all the sources you use.…
In today’s society, one has to be culturally competent and sensitive to diversity issues in order to understand others. The reasons for this are to broaden one's worldview of others and be more open-minded, increase one's awareness of others' identities and cultures, as well as increasing one's knowledge of different ethnicities, races, and cultures. This allows someone to work with people from different backgrounds and be more accepting of the various cultures and people we will have to work with.…
women the right to vote. The status of women in the U. S.is that women are getting…
Gender discrimination is quite pervasive in our society. Schools, childcare institutions, family, media, and other societal institutions transmit and preserve stereotypes regarding women and men. In the Western societies, conventional gender traits are frequently related to power – men and their specific activities are classified as influential, public oriented, important, brave, productive, strong, outgoing, and having increased value, social recognition, and monetary rewards. On the other hand, it is widely believed that the main traits of women include; family-oriented, caring, dependent, and passive.…
Koonce, Richard. (2001). Redefining diversity: It 's not just the right thing to do; it also makes good business sense. Training and Development, December.…
Thesis: I believe we are not diverse because of the xenophobia, racial profiling, and prejudice discrimination shown in the Twin Cites and America as a whole.…
Balducci, Janine. (2003). Older Cancer Patient: A Guide for Nurses and Related Professionals. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.…
Note. You may also refer to the Internet Resource Directory of Racial and Ethnic Groups.…
So what exactly is "diversity"? Well, in short, it means differences among people, it makes each and every one of us unique. Over the years, Americans' freedom has been tied to religious and ethnic affiliations that privileged certain people over others. In the past, Americans have allowed freedom for some and slavery for others. In all, American diversity has been a common theme throughout U.S. history through the roles of race, ethnicity, gender, and religion.…
It is visible to see that women have come a long way in our nation to now from the beginning of our construction. It was not easy, and many issues are still not completely solved, because of stereotypes and discrimination against women. Stereotypes such as “women are bad drivers” and “women should not be paid as much as men”. However, there are many organizations that have been founded and used to help in fighting against such discrimination, and help in supporting women in equal rights, in places, such as the workplace and society in general. When our country was first forming, women were unable to vote for a very long time after it was decided they could not. They also had were expected to play certain roles, such as staying at home to do the housework, take care of the children, clean, and cook. The strength of women “shined” through in the most visible way during WWII. Many women were obligated to maintain their usual roles, and do a lot of the work the men would be doing, because the men were away at war. Women were also not offered the educational benefits men were in our history also. It was pretty set in stone that the men were “the thinkers”, and that there was no need to educate women. It is much different now. Women are able to receive education just as easy as a man can, not to mention the laws that have been made to protect the equality rights of women and men. The roles in women have changed drastically. It is now “the norm” to see a woman with a career, and many that have families too. Many households now share all of the household responsibilities, and often time the finances too. However, not everyone agrees that this has been a positive step in our nation since the Civil Rights Act. Many people still believe a woman should stay home and continue the role that was planned for them in the first place. A major issue that raises these opinions is the amount of crime and problems our nation has with our…
The opportunity to be a fellow with Latham & Watkins and to attend the Diversity Leadership Academy, is amazing and I believe that I am excellent candidate. I have experience working with clients, a commitment to diversity in the legal profession, and a diverse background. As a native of Miami, FL I grew up in a diverse urban city. Furthermore, I am a Black and Puerto Rican woman with a distinctive perspective on cross-cultural relations and socioeconomic challenges. Unfortunately, I am an underrepresented minority in the legal profession. My ambition has galvanized me to become the first lawyer in my family. Within the fellowship, I will bring forth my diversity of thought, expression, and experience in addition to my ethnicity.…
There are many barriers to diversity and inclusion. The biggest ones are generally prejudice, culture and upbringing and religious beliefs. Prejudice is…
After completing my first semester of college, I have found a special drive within myself to do more and more. I was fortunate enough to seek help from individuals who also see the diversity barrier as a problem and ask them to educate me on why this is a problem and how can we as individuals do our part. Being from a city like Los Angeles, where we can find an exhausting amount of different cultures, we would expect to have many different faces in multiple professions. Instead we see the minimal. I attended a conference at the UC Irvine School of Medicine that really opened my eyes to the problems of diversity in medicine. This is a conference that I will forever be grateful that I attended. Here I listened to speakers of similar background…
I will work alongside Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander people by showing them respect, consideration and understanding. I acknowledge their struggle and I will do all I can to understand their culture and lifestyle by learning as much as I can about them as our nations first people. In doing this I will value their input and encourage their participation. By having a genuine interest in Aboriginal/TSI culture and including this within the service will develop greater relationships and a better understanding between people on all levels. A strong commitment to anti-discrimination and tolerance within the workplace will provide all children and staff with a safe and happy environment, where we will learn and live with respect, consideration…