Thursday, January 29, 2015

Perspectives on Diversity and Culture




Definitions of Culture:
Person #1 – Culture is the arts. Diversity means different.
Person #2 – Culture is the beliefs, and the way of life of a group of people. Diversity means that everyone is unique.
Person #3 (Culturally different from me) -  Culture is the behavior and the beliefs of an ethnic group. Diversity means different people.


Which aspects of culture and diversity that I have studied in this course are included in the answers I received—and what are some examples?
 
All of the answers above, with the exception of the arts I have studied in my Perspective on Diversity and Equity Course. The definitions that I have received are basically similar. The definitions summarize the fact that individuals have a unique cultural identity. Being diverse (different) and unique represents that.
Which aspects have been omitted—and what are some examples of such omission? The definitions were very vague. However, the fact the family culture and diversity exists, was omitted.

In what ways has thinking about other people’s definitions of culture and diversity influenced my own thinking about these topics? 
Considering other people’s definitions of culture and diversity has encouraged me to pay more attention to culture and diversity. Some may not think it is important. However, living in a diverse world, it is important to know, consider, respect, and assist in cultivating the culture of others to help bring balance and congruence. 

No comments:

Post a Comment