RML-Equity and Community Culture

What is equity?

• The amount of money invested in a company or property.

• Ownership interest in a company or property

• The value of a company or property.

• A type of debt in a company or property.

Define community culture.

• Shared values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors within a community.

• Physical characteristics and geographical location of a community.

• Common language, traditions, and customs within a community.

• Political and economic systems within a community.

Why is equity important in a community?

• Equity encourages collaboration and cooperation among community members.

• Equity fosters inclusivity and diversity within a community.

• Equity promotes social justice and reduces inequality in a community.

• Equity ensures fairness and equal opportunities for all members of a community.

How can individuals promote equity in their community?

• By excluding diverse perspectives

• By advocating for equal opportunities, supporting marginalized groups, challenging discriminatory practices, and promoting inclusivity and diversity.

• By perpetuating discriminatory practices

• By ignoring the needs of marginalized groups

What are some examples of cultural diversity in a community?

• Different forms of traditional medicine and healing practices, varying family structures and roles, diverse forms of communication and expression

• Different languages spoken, various religious beliefs and practices, diverse cuisines, unique festivals and celebrations, different styles of clothing and art.

• Different architectural styles and designs, various forms of literature and storytelling, unique cultural practices and rituals

• Different ethnicities and races, varying social customs and traditions, diverse music and dance styles

Explain the concept of cultural appropriation.

• The concept of cultural appropriation refers to the blending of different cultural practices to create a new and unique cultural identity.

• Cultural appropriation is the act of intentionally disrespecting and mocking a culture by imitating its traditions and customs.

• Cultural appropriation is a term used to describe the process of cultural exchange and appreciation between different cultures.

• The concept of cultural appropriation involves the adoption or use of elements from one culture by members of another culture without understanding or respecting the cultural significance of those elements.

What are some ways to create an inclusive community culture?

• Promoting conformity and uniformity, discouraging open and respectful communication, providing limited opportunities for participation, organizing exclusive events and activities, and perpetuating biases and discrimination.

• Discouraging diversity and inclusion, fostering closed and disrespectful communication, providing unequal opportunities for participation, organizing exclusive events and activities, and turning a blind eye to biases and discrimination.

• Encouraging exclusivity and favoritism, promoting closed and exclusive communication, limiting opportunities for participation, organizing exclusive events and activities, and ignoring biases and discrimination.

• Promoting diversity and inclusion, fostering open and respectful communication, providing equal opportunities for participation, organizing inclusive events and activities, and actively addressing and challenging biases and discrimination.

How does a strong community culture contribute to equity?

• A strong community culture promotes inclusivity, fairness, and equal opportunities for all members, reducing disparities and ensuring equity.

• A strong community culture creates divisions and hierarchies, perpetuating inequity.

• A strong community culture only benefits certain individuals, leading to inequity.

• A strong community culture has no impact on equity.

What are some challenges in promoting equity in a community?

• Systemic discrimination, unequal access to resources and opportunities, lack of representation and inclusion, and deep-rooted biases and prejudices.

• Lack of funding for community programs, limited awareness and education about equity issues, resistance to change and maintaining the status quo

How can students contribute to building an equitable community culture?

• Ignoring diversity and focusing only on their own needs

• Promoting exclusivity and discrimination

• Promoting inclusivity, respecting diversity, and actively participating in initiatives that address social justice issues.

• Avoiding participation in social justice initiatives