Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion University of Phoenix Cultural Diversity SOC 315 Stephanie Medley-Rath February 01‚ 2012 Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion We live in a society and a country that is able to incorporate different cultures and be as diverse as possible. The following paper will address the dimensions of cultural diversity‚ the ethnic and cultural groups in which I identify‚ the difference between diversity and inclusion‚ the importance of workplace diversity training
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Christopher Dale Brooks Cultural Diversity Stephanie Medley-Rath July 25‚ 2011 Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity are racial groups‚ ethnic groups‚ religious groups‚ and gender groups. Age is also a dimension. Minority groups also share the characteristics of experiencing unfair
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Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion Jennifer Smith Garman Soc/315 January 31‚ 2011 Dana Batzka Abstract This paper addresses the many dimensions of cultural diversity. How these dimensions affect which cultural‚ ethnic‚ or other groups people identify with‚ and how these groups affect our social circles. The difference between diversity and inclusion is identified as well as the importance of diversity training within the workplace and how workplace culture is affected by diversity.
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Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion Individual Assignment: Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Week 1 Individual SOC/315 What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity are made up of peoples of different races‚ ethnicities‚ religion and genders that when they come together their cultural characteristics that make them up should not be thrown away or overlooked‚ rather
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion SOC315 May 3‚ 2012 Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion There are several aspects to consider when thinking about the dimensions of cultural diversity. Diversity is not restrained to the workplace only and is seen in all environments. There is diversity in communities and social organizations all of which need to be considered. People must be able to define and understand diversity in order to begin accepting it. Accepting diversity then leads
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Paper Marquillia Wiggins SOC/315 February 25‚ 2013 Dr. Dixon Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Paper Cultural diversity‚ or multiculturalism‚ is based on the idea that cultural identities should not be discarded or ignored‚ but rather maintained and valued. The foundation of this belief is that every culture and race has made a substantial contribution to American history. However‚ many people remain opposed to the idea of multiculturalism‚ or cultural
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Rhonda G. Allen SOC/315 May 6‚ 2013 Professor Anne Tindall Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Cultural Diversity has many dimensions‚ recognizing what they are can be challenging to those of who may not be familiar with them. The first dimension of Cultural Diversity‚ Primary Dimensions‚ which are considered basic and cannot be changed by the individual. The second dimension‚ Secondary Dimensions‚ is aspects of someone that can be influenced by
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. In reading both textbooks and doing further research on the Internet I‚ believe La Trobe University best summed up the dimensions of cultural diversity. The dimensions of diversity can be divided into two groups‚ primary dimensions‚ and secondary dimensions. “While each dimension adds a layer of complexity to individual identity‚ it
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Dimensions of Cultural Diversity The dimensions of cultural diversity are categorized as primary dimensions and secondary dimensions. Primary dimensions are generally considered fixed and involuntary. Age‚ gender‚ race‚ and ethnic heritage would be examples of primary dimensions. People do not have a choice of when they are born and thus their age. Gender‚ race‚ and ethnic heritage are also not open to choice. Mental and physical abilities are also
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Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion James LeCroix SOC/315 May 16‚ 2011 Angela Rudibaugh Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. There are primary and secondary dimensions of cultural diversity. The primary dimensions are the ones that are the thought of most when thinking about diversity. These are things that describe an individual’s identity. The things included
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