Diversity

types, ideas, etc” or “the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization”. Diversity. During my original college search I did not take the time to explore this important aspect of potential colleges as I could have and should have. A fault which I hope to correct with my transfer to a new program. Diversity gives people the opportunity to experience things outside of their comfort zone. A diverse environment values differences. It…

It is important to have diversity on our teams, as it speaks to the patients we care for and the community we serve. We will have much better outcomes when we take into account our differences and when developing our policies. As a diverse team we must recognize these important factors to promote a cultural sensitive and diverse environment. To have a better understanding we must look at this from a multicultural and generational aspect. In Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators…

Does diversity matter in today’s world? From the stars in the universe to the options on a fast food restaurant menu, diversity is omnipresent. The New Oxford American Dictionary defines diversity as “a range of different things”, making the term applicable to social, economical and environmental aspects of today’s world. Through examining the impact of diversity on ethnicity, socio-economic status and the environment, I will determine the importance of diversity in today’s world. Ethnic…

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…

Diversity Statement Edi Hernandez In an ever growing college community that welcomes more and more diversity it is important to understand the different backgrounds and accept those differences in order to grow together. Diversity means being able to emphasize with someone and embrace that person for who they are and not judge but to broaden our understanding of what it means to live and experience life in all…

This would usually bring a smile to the face of the person on the receiving end, but as of late, this once joyful sentiment is now offensive. Since when is it wrong to tell a person to have a Merry Christmas? There is only one answer – religious diversity in a nation that was once predominately…

Strategies: Theme: “‘I have learned that diversity in human experience gives rise to diversity in thought, which creates distinct ideas and methods of problem solving.’” & “And here in America, we don’t give in to our fears. We don’t build up walls to keep people out because we know that our greatness has always depended on contributions from people who were born elsewhere but sought out this country and made it their home...” Questions: Theme: The First Lady, Michelle Obama, decided to…

states that diversity or diverse means showing a great deal of variety or very different. A lot of other countries and nations identify the United States as being a “melting pot” or being diverse because of the different cultures here, but how does diversity associates with education? Of course, educators have to have a very diverse way of teaching because students have different learning styles, and yes teachers may have a diverse group of students but let’s look deeper. How can diversity be…

people that are different than me, that can tell me a different story than what I have heard before. Although my demographic research does not necessarily show how I feel about the lack of diversity, it does show that there was a massive lack of diversity in my high school. Even though there was a lack of diversity, I still found myself interviewing four Korean students. These were possibly the only ones to have a drastically different story than me in my high school. The benefits of that…

define workforce diversity and explore the implications of its adoption on an organisations behaviour. Firstly, the subtle variations in diversity description and meaning will be explored. Secondly, the effects both positive and negative on the organisation and individuals will be investigated. Thirdly, effective workforce diversity implementation methods will be discussed along with benefits. Finally, a summary and recommendation will be provided. The term workplace diversity is usually…