According to author Williams (2001), it is through our own personal histories and experiences that we develop lenses based on the sets of attitudes, views, and beliefs through which we see race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture. The book outlines ten distinct lenses, which were developed to help individuals gain a better understanding of how cultural diversity affects our personal and professional lives. Each lens is described detailing its strengths and weaknesses, legal aspects, professional ties and providing information on ways to apply and develop the lens. By identifying and understanding these lenses, we can understand how we view others and they view us. Through my own assessment, I identified with multiculturalism and
