How Does Diversity Affect Your Life In A Small Community

I was born in the diverse southern city of Savannah, Georgia, but at a young age we moved to southwest Virginia. Being raised in a small town, I have been exposed to diversity on a smaller scale than larger ctties. My parents were raised all over the United States; therefore, their working, living and being social with many different cultrues has affected how I was raised. Their experiences has allowed me to be raised in a more diverse life than some others that have been raised in Wytheville, Virignia. Also, my work at a local theater and volunteering with youth has provided me experiences with many different individuals.
Being raised in a small town is a lot like being raised in a fishbowl. Everyone has eyes on you, knows a lot about each other and has an opinion …show more content…
From a diversity aspect, it is beneficial in how much you get to know about each family. By living in a small community, I am able to find out more about family’s cultures, traditions,