Understanding Diversity

What is diversity?

• a sense of one's self and who one is

• fair treatment and consequences

• differences

• acknowledging and welcoming someone

Discrimination is...

• unjust treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.

• based on nationality and race

• being fair or impartial

• made up of people from many nationalities and cultures

• accepting others (even when they are different from us)

Tolerance is...

• unjust treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.

• based on nationality and race

• being fair or impartial

• made up of people from many nationalities and cultures

• accepting others (even when they are different from us)

Melting pot is...

• unjust treatment based on race, gender, age, etc.

• based on nationality and race

• being fair or impartial

• made up of people from many nationalities and cultures

• accepting others (even when they are different from us)

Diversity is...

• a variety or many different forms of people or things

• when everyone is the same

• things that normal

• being able to move around

When someone from a different culture shares their perspective, you should:

• Dismiss it if it doesn't match your own.

• Listen and try to learn from their experience.

• Correct them based on your own cultural norms.

• Change the subject to avoid discomfort.

Which definition does the term " diversity " best fit?

• a wide range of speech sounds and accents contributing to personal identity.

• a wide range of speech contributing to personal identity.

• a wide range of language contributing to personal identity.

• a wide range of words contributing to a person's life/ personal identity.

Martin walks around his new neighborhood to get a feel for his surroundings. He takes note that the new neighborhood was completely different. "It is a mix of Chicanos, Mexicans, blacks and whites." (pg. 33)

• True

• False

Appreciating diversity means:

• Only interacting with people who agree with you.

• Believing that your culture is superior to others.

• Recognizing and respecting cultural differences.

• Avoiding discussions about cultural differences.

many different cultural traits in an area

• diffusion

• reality

• immersion

• diversity