Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion Jennifer Smith Garman Soc/315 January 31‚ 2011 Dana Batzka Abstract This paper addresses the many dimensions of cultural diversity. How these dimensions affect which cultural‚ ethnic‚ or other groups people identify with‚ and how these groups affect our social circles. The difference between diversity and inclusion is identified as well as the importance of diversity training within the workplace and how workplace culture is affected by diversity. Thinking
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Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion Individual Assignment: Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Week 1 Individual SOC/315 What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity are made up of peoples of different races‚ ethnicities‚ religion and genders that when they come together their cultural characteristics that make them up should not be thrown away or overlooked‚ rather
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Explain what is meant by: diversity‚ equality‚ inclusion‚ discrimination : Diversity : The term ‘Diversity’ means the state or fact of being diverse; different or unlike. Within equality and inclusion it is the difference between individuals and groups including: culture‚ nationality‚ ability‚ ethnic origin‚ gender‚ age‚ religion‚ beliefs‚ sexual orientation and social class. The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique‚ and
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Equality‚ Diversity‚ Inclusion policy Statement of intent Our nursery and pre-school is committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and inclusion for all children and families. We provide an environment in which all children are supported to reach their full potential. Aim We aim to: provide a secure environment in which all our children can flourish and in which all contributions are valued; include and value the contribution of all families to our understanding
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Level 3 PROMOTE EQUALITY AND INCLUSION IN HEALTH SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLES SETTINGS OUTCOME 1 UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY‚ EQUALITY AND INCLUSION 1.1 Explain what is meant by: DIVERSITY Diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique‚ and understanding our individual differences. These differences can be due to race‚ ethnicity‚ gender‚ sexual orientation‚ socio-economic status‚ age‚ physical abilities
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What is meant by: - Diversity Diversity aims to recognise‚ respect and value people’s differences to contribute and realise their full potential by promoting an inclusive culture for all staff and students. Our society is made up of a wide range of characteristics and backgrounds. There are differences within our society such as gender‚ ethnic origin‚ culture‚ social and religious backgrounds and disability‚ age‚ sexuality and appearance. - Equality Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of
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task of promoting inclusion‚ equality and diversity faced by a new group of learners enrolled for the first class of your specialist subject‚ as well as summarising ways to establish ground rules with them. Firstly we need to understand the difference between equality & diversity which is well covered by Gravells reference: Equality refers to the learners’ rights to attend and participate regardless of their differences‚ while diversity refers to valuing the learners’ differences (Gravells‚ 2008)
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TDA Unit 204 Equality‚ diversity & inclusion in work with children & young people [1.1].In your setting‚ there is a range of policies which formally sets out guidelines and procedures for ensuring equality. The policies must take into account the rights of all individuals and groups within the school as well as considering the ways policies work to ensure equality‚ inclusion. Policies also pay regards to the values and practice‚ which are part of all aspect of school life. United Nation’s Convention
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Champion equality‚ diversity and inclusion 1.1 Explain the models of practice that underpin equality‚ diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility. Equality is to treat all as individuals; to respect race‚ disability‚ age‚ gender‚ religion‚ beliefs ‚culture and sexual orientation. For all to be open to opportunities‚ to be treated fairly and respectfully‚ have rights and equal status in society and for all to reach their full potential. Diversity is to value that we are all unique
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from a diverse range of backgrounds. As a senior I have to ensure my staff have a clear and full understanding of equality‚ diversity and inclusion and to ensure that they put this into their daily practises. Diversity – This literally means difference. Although people have things in common they are also very different and unique in many ways. Recognising and valuing differences with both visible and invisible factors. This could be recognising an individual’s personal characteristics such as background
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