The nuclear family structure has typically been the most popular in modern society‚ but is now under threat due to the demand of other family structures. Contacts with wider kin (aunts and cousins‚ for example) are usually infrequent and more likely to involve ‘impersonal contacts’ such as texting‚ telephone‚ facebook or email. For this reason‚ this family structure is sometimes called an “isolated nuclear” (reflecting its isolation from wider kin or conjugal family. This is a unitary family unit
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Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1.1 Explain what is meant by Diversity: people have things in common with each other‚ they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognizing and valuing those differences. Equality: making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way‚ but it recognises that their needs are met in different ways. Inclusion: ensuring people‚ whatever
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Abstract The workforce diversity of U.S. organizations has been increasing rapidly‚ challenging the employee relations and human resource management practices in general. The paper discusses the effectiveness of workplace diversity initiatives and analyzes the impact of diversity on the overall organization performance. The authors develop specific analysis on age diversity and best diversity management practices (private and public sector) with particular focus on diversity training programs and
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Watson DW-Briefing Paper 10/16/08 Dimensions in Diversity I chose to research this topic particularly to broaden my understanding of sexual orientation in the workplace. The information that I found was very interesting‚ considering attitudes and practices concerning sexual orientation are undergoing dramatic change (Lubensky‚ Hollland‚ Wiethoff‚ Crosby‚ 2004). On a personal level‚ I have not found sexual orientation to hinder my professional development. Apparently for larger
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The workplace changed while we weren’t looking. No longer is it dominated by white middle class men. With changes‚ increased minorities numbers and the movement of women in the workplace‚ companies need to address issues of diversity in the workplace. The field of diversity has gone beyond even culture and gender but also recognizes that different styles and approaches can be useful to have in any workplace. "In an ideal world‚ every person is treated equally when it comes to getting a job‚ advancing
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Workforce diversity Definition: Similarities and differences among employees in terms of age‚ cultural background‚ physical abilities and disabilities‚ race‚ religion‚ sex‚ and sexual orientation. Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits‚ Challenges and Solutions Benefits of Workplace Diversity An organization’s success and competitiveness depends upon its ability to embrace diversity and realize the benefits. When organizations actively assess their handling of workplace diversity issues‚ develop
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Diversity in Prison The late twentieth century is seeing a rise in racial conflict in the United States as well as on the universal stage in a broad-spectrum (Phillips & Bowling‚ 2002). Statistics indicate that racial/ethnic minorities‚ particularly black males‚ face a disproportionately high risk of incarceration in the United States. This determination is made by assessing the negative impact that incarceration can have on individuals‚ their communities‚ and the integration of minorities into
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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR What do managers do? Diversity in Organizations LETS START WITH SOME REFLECTION.. Recall a time when you have felt uncomfortable or targeted because of any characteristic of your demographic status. You may recall incidents pertaining to as many characteristics as you feel appropriate Briefly describe the event‚ how you felt at that time‚ how they reacted and how you think the other party could have done better. Write these in your notebooks. Now write about a time when you
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Analysis and Discussions Diversity in the workplace is the one of the most important ingredient for an organization to be labeled as the best. A leader is required who will attach the importance of diversity to the backbone of the organization. Thus‚ developing the leadership diversity among all the associates in the the company. A perfect thriving workplace can only be built where ethnocentrism and discrimination does not exist. Prioritizing and labeling your own culture will make the organization
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special education and music is a great example diversity in the classroom. It is a great and useful way to learn and hold the interest of the children with learning disabilities. Diversity is a point of difference‚ and it is good to have diversity in the classroom‚ because it keeps things interesting and the students involved. Music is a great way to bring diversity into the classroom. There are many different ways of incorporating music into your lessons and I know from teachers stories that
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