The introduction to multicultural literature into the broad world of differing walks of life, the reader may be surprised by the similarities between the cultures as well as the differences. Cultures are as eclectic as we are as individuals, each with their own quirks, intricacies, and uniqueness that inspires individuality regarding how the vast differences between cultures correlate to our own. Upon deeper examination of multicultural literature, however; we are also given the privilege to walk the path of the individual from whose perspective we are privy to through the written word. As many have wished at one point or another to know and understand what a particular individual is thinking, through reading multicultural literature, the opportunity to have such an experience and glean copious amounts of information. From the subtlest detail to major political agendas to personality quirks derived from current or past social standards of that culture. Although differences in points of view can prohibit understanding upon first contact greater exposure to literature from various cultures, one can find relation within themselves. One can empathize and humanize the characters that ultimately open the door to greater understanding of how a culture operates as well as attain the ability to relate those experiences to one’s own.…
& Singh, R. (2012). Crossing the threshold: The spillover of community racial diversity and diversity climate to the workplace. Personnel Psychology, 65(4), 755-787. doi:10.1111/peps.12001…
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.…
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.…
Conflict between employees will be another risk. Different races, gender, or culture have a certain way of handling situations that may cause some type of stir within the workplace. Mr. Kokemuller states in his article about Negative Impacts of Diversity in the Workplace is “an inability to see where the other person is coming from can prohibit effective resolution of conflicts. When employees feel like they cannot reach a point of agreement in conflict they may give up and simply let the ill feelings fester and create a negative tone.”…
In an ideal world, humanity would understand that all mankind is created equally; that the underlying truth of each of us is goodness, and that through awareness, conscious choice and the willingness to create positive change, we could live in a world where diversity is celebrated. We would leave behind the substantial racist and oppressing patterns that exits in this world, specifically in the United States of America. It is said that the U.S. is a melting pot of cultures, and that we are a country of immigrants existing together as a new culture, living under the values of a democracy based on freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Yet this policy is completely disregarding…
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.…
The Importance of Understanding Cultural, Ethnic, and Gender Differences by Managers and Professionals in a Business Setting…
In this paper I shall try to explain myself on how I feel on the different topics of perceptions, attitudes, biases, and beliefs of culturally different groups to include other areas of my reactions to knowledge about values, practices, and experiences of individuals who are culturally different from me. What biases, perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs might you hold about culturally different groups? In every work environment there are different cultures of people working together for a common purpose of supporting themselves or a family, and as always there is a different in work ethnic among workers because of the different culture. Many times when more than one person of the same culture is working on the same job they seem to bond and become inseparable during the course of the job. Several times I was placed on a job where I would seem like the outsider. The same people you work with everyday seem to change once joined with others from their culture, the different conversation are carried on and not understanding what they are saying seems to bother me a lot, I have no idea if they are talking about me or the job, a weird feeling of guilt appears to come to me as I walk by them talking in a language that is not recognizable to me. The feeling of not being wanted or the feeling that you are being talked about, because every now and then they look at you and start laughing as if though you are the punch line of their jokes, it is just a weird feeling being the foreigner, but yet you work with the same people every day, and yet you get the feeling that you do not know them as well as you thought you knew them. How might attitudes or perceptions influence your interaction with individuals who are culturally different from yourself? The attitude I have against working with others from a different culture appears to be…
Diversity is a very important part in today 's workforce. There are several diversity and demographic characteristics that make up diversity. This paper is going to deal with a few of those characteristics. The characteristics that will be discussed are ethnicity, gender, age, religion, and occupation. This paper is going to take these characteristics and examine the impact of each on individual behavior.…
“This is America, a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky;” George Bush. Citizens displayed courage and bravery as they fought for freedom. America strived and immigrants migrated there in search for freedoms and liberty. Diverse cultures spread across America as people shared their lifestyles among others. America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave.…
An organizations success depends on it workforce. A talented and diverse workforce lends the most opportunities for success within the organization. A diverse workforce will also impact the organizations individual human behavior. Human behavior is the collection of activities by human beings and culture, emotions, ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, occupation, skills and abilities, personality traits, and values. This paper will discuss the impact that race and ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual orientation have on an individual's behavior.…
Diversity has many faces that range from gender, culture, ethnicity, race, economic status, physical abilities, and many more, and this can be a problem that can affect many people who are employed or looking for employment in society because they are being judged or discriminated against for their differences. But if business took the time to understand the importance of differences in people so many doors could open for the employers and employees. Allowing diversity in the workplace could increase work morale, attendance, customers, and efficiency and create a less stressful environment for employees. This is possible by first increasing the diversity in the workplace and allowing for employees to learn about each other’s differences and…
When you go to work, you clock in, and you go about doing your job. You converse with your coworkers. You go to lunch with your co-workers. You even talk about what each of you is going to do on the weekend. This is a normal routine for you and for most people. Well, for some people, it is not. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) individuals struggle each and every day throughout their days to have a normal workday, like the rest of us tend to have. They don't get to come to work and converse with their coworkers, like the rest of us. They don't get to comfortably attend a lunch date with a coworker and it be considered normal. They don't get to even talk about what one another are going to do over the weekend. These things are not considered socially acceptable or even normal to people whom are not gay, lesbian, transgender, or bisexual. This is what I will be focusing on over the course of this paper. The specific work related or job related concerns and issues gay employees often encounter that are not encountered, or not encountered, as often, by heterosexual employees. I will also be discussing some strategies and recommendations for dealing with those identified concerns. I have conducted some research that I will go over in the course of this paper that will help me to explain my rational.…