importance of understanding cultural‚ ethnic‚ and gender differences by managers and professionals in a business setting begins with defining the key terms. Diversity is defined as “real or perceived differences among people that affect their interactions and relationships “(Bell‚ 2007). According to Week 1 lecture (SOCS 350‚ 2013)‚ cultural diversity is defined as: “the existence of a wide variety of cultures and subcultures represented within a community”. This is evident in most work settings across
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Reflection on Diversity DeVry University Cultural Diversity in Professions SOC 350 Sara Trovatore‚ MSW February 03‚ 2014 Reflection on Diversity The focus of this assignment is to explore a time when I felt like the “other”: invisible‚ excluded‚ or too visible. I will describe how I felt and what I learned from my experience of exclusion in the workplace. I will then connect my discussion to at least three concepts‚ examples‚ and /or quotes from the course readings or lecture. I am currently
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Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 7304 Unit One: Equality and Diversity Theory Assessment Rationale In today’s ever changing‚ diverse and multicultural society‚ it can create many challenges for teachers in the lifelong learning sector‚ as well as individuals‚ groups and employers. As an optional unit for the Certificate in Lifelong Learning Sector‚ I was required to research aspects of Equality and Diversity through a practical and theory assessment. This was done through individual
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social groups. Why is equality‚ diversity and rights important in a health and social setting Equality in a health and social setting allows the care service users and the service provides the right to be treated with the same amount of respect and dignity. In a health care setting like a care home due to people needing care and help it may be easy to ignore the fact that they have equal rights which can lead to the individual feeling discouraged and unimportant. Diversity in a health care setting means
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In what ways might you experience diversity in a classroom? What strategies might you use to help provide equal learning outcomes for all? Diversity occurs in many forms within the classroom environment and necessitates the knowledge of the whole child‚ testing the skills and insight of the teacher. Children do not differ solely in their academic aptitude but in their behavioural‚ motivational and emotional needs as well. The inefficiencies in any of these areas can be the result of a great variety
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1. What is meant by diversity? Diversity means differences and variations‚ within in people for example different races‚ beliefs‚ physical appearances‚ age‚ capabilities‚ customs and gender and class. 2. Describe the community you live in. Highlight some of the variations you may observe in terms of: • Interests • Beliefs • Ages • Lifestyles • Personal‚ social and cultural identities. The community I live in is very diverse‚ I live among various different cultures and lifestyles
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Perspectives on Diversity The United States today is a society struggling with its own diversity. There have been and still are many perspectives on how we as a society should come together and interact with others of different races‚ cultures and ethnic groups. The Anglo Conformity Perspective views the values‚ norms and standards of the United States as an extension of English cultures because the English were the dominant group during the colonial era and when the new nation was emerging
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Assignment 303 Principles of diversity‚ equality‚ and inclusion in adult social care settings Task A - Short Answer Questions Ai) Using the table below‚ explain in your own words what each term means. Give one example from care practice to illustrate your explanation. | |Explanation |Example | |Diversity |Diversity is about valuing individual difference‚ and |As a social
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Shazon Lothan Diversity In America Diversity in america is a trademark of the beauty in our country. Without diversity‚ America wouldn’t be what it is today. A country that is an obvious reflection of the multiple cultures it contains. The rise and struggle of the African-Americans‚ The Spanish‚ Asian‚ and European immigrants who have all come to the U.S. and contributed to a diverse country. Chinese resturaunts‚ Soccer‚ Spanish music‚ There are so many diverse things
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Eco L: Soil Diversity Introduction Soil is an ecological system consisting of inorganic minerals (sand‚ silt‚ clay‚ and nutrients)‚ pore spaces‚ water‚ gases‚ organic matter‚ living organisms‚ and plants (Thien‚ 2002). The soil is said to be stable structurally and chemically thus is considered an outstanding medium for soil organisms such as bacteria‚ fungi‚ protozoa‚ nematodes‚ arthropods‚ and earthworms. The potential habitats of these soil invertebrates are the spaces within the surface
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