ETH125 Diversity Worksheet
Associate Program Material
Diversity Worksheet
Answer each question in 75 to 100 words. Provide citations for all definitions and sources used to answer the questions.
1. What is diversity? Why is diversity valued?
The term "diversity" is used broadly to refer to many demographic variables, including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, education, geographic origin, and skill characteristics. (U.S. Department of the Interior, http://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/what-is-diversity.cfm) If diversity is not valued then it can lead to violence and hatred. It respects individuality while promoting respect for others. It emphasizes the contributions of the various groups that make up the population of the world. It emphasizes the importance of people sharing their stories and learning from the stories of others.
2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society?
Ethnocentrism is judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture. Ethnocentric individuals judge other groups relative to their own ethnic group or culture, especially with concern for language, behavior, customs, and religion. (wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnocentrism) Ethnocentrism can affect societies in both positive and negative ways. On a positive note it can instill a deep faith and dedication to one's ethnic group and country. However it can also lead to thoughts of grandeur or superiority over other groups. There are other possible effects in both positive and negative lights.
3. Define emigration and immigration.
To "emigrate" means to leave one country or region to settle in another. To "immigrate" means to come to a country of which one is not a native, usually for permanent residence. (diffen, http://www.diffen.com/difference/Emigrate_vs_Immigrate) The difference between emigrate and immigrate relates to the point of view
Diversity Worksheet
Answer each question in 75 to 100 words. Provide citations for all definitions and sources used to answer the questions.
1. What is diversity? Why is diversity valued?
The term "diversity" is used broadly to refer to many demographic variables, including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, education, geographic origin, and skill characteristics. (U.S. Department of the Interior, http://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/what-is-diversity.cfm) If diversity is not valued then it can lead to violence and hatred. It respects individuality while promoting respect for others. It emphasizes the contributions of the various groups that make up the population of the world. It emphasizes the importance of people sharing their stories and learning from the stories of others.
2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society?
Ethnocentrism is judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture. Ethnocentric individuals judge other groups relative to their own ethnic group or culture, especially with concern for language, behavior, customs, and religion. (wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnocentrism) Ethnocentrism can affect societies in both positive and negative ways. On a positive note it can instill a deep faith and dedication to one's ethnic group and country. However it can also lead to thoughts of grandeur or superiority over other groups. There are other possible effects in both positive and negative lights.
3. Define emigration and immigration.
To "emigrate" means to leave one country or region to settle in another. To "immigrate" means to come to a country of which one is not a native, usually for permanent residence. (diffen, http://www.diffen.com/difference/Emigrate_vs_Immigrate) The difference between emigrate and immigrate relates to the point of view