With the rise of globalization, technology and advanced means of communication, the world is learning to deal with the challenges and opportunities associated with diversity. Specifically, cultural diversity has become an inescapable reality for individuals, groups and businesses that were previously isolated among like bunches. As an example, according to the United States Census Bureau, “the U.S. is projected to become a majority-minority nation for the first time in 2043. While the non-Hispanic white population will remain the largest single group, no group will make up a majority” (Bernstein, 2012). Countries around the world are seeing similar results in areas of cultural diversity such as religion, race and ethics. The following paper
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Specifically, cultural diversity focuses in on the differences between cultures. One of the main ways for isolated communities in the past to share and experience different cultures were through trade. However, due to the limited means of transportation and modes of communications, cultural diversity happened gradually. This began to change at the turn of the century, as advanced cultures hit their industrial age and the world saw the first results of globalization. As the world advanced and globalization moved forward means of transportation and modes of communication were no longer factors in limiting cultural diversity. Individuals and groups could communicate with anyone in world with a click of a button and receive a response in the time only limited by the speed of their Internet connection. This new sharing and exposure to different cultures has been welcomed by many and opposed by …show more content…
However, business, countries, societies, groups and individuals will need to embrace cultural diversity and understand that it is a fundamental part of life. As the world transitions from empires to nation states that are mutually dependent upon each for continued success, acceptance and understanding of cultural differences will be crucial the survival of the world. Isolated or remote countries will find themselves left behind as the world moves forward and embraces globalization and a more interconnected
Specifically, cultural diversity focuses in on the differences between cultures. One of the main ways for isolated communities in the past to share and experience different cultures were through trade. However, due to the limited means of transportation and modes of communications, cultural diversity happened gradually. This began to change at the turn of the century, as advanced cultures hit their industrial age and the world saw the first results of globalization. As the world advanced and globalization moved forward means of transportation and modes of communication were no longer factors in limiting cultural diversity. Individuals and groups could communicate with anyone in world with a click of a button and receive a response in the time only limited by the speed of their Internet connection. This new sharing and exposure to different cultures has been welcomed by many and opposed by …show more content…
However, business, countries, societies, groups and individuals will need to embrace cultural diversity and understand that it is a fundamental part of life. As the world transitions from empires to nation states that are mutually dependent upon each for continued success, acceptance and understanding of cultural differences will be crucial the survival of the world. Isolated or remote countries will find themselves left behind as the world moves forward and embraces globalization and a more interconnected