Perspectives on Diversity and Culture
Every answer that was stated in my interviews were basically the same. Of course the basics were covered such as religions, races and backgrounds.
I interviewed three friends and their response to the questions were all rather similar
Response 1- Culture part of a group that think/believes the same things. Diversity: many different people of all backgrounds who have different cultures
Response 2- Culture is the environment you were raised in. Diversity: is a mixture of culture, race and religion.
Response 3- Culture is a combination of beliefs and traditions that help shape who we are as a people and our way of life. Diversity: is the many different types of cultures, backgrounds, races, religions, gender, etc.
Aspects that were omitted were things such as disabilities, language, socioeconomic status, etc.
Looking at those I know and love response to the questions shows just how limited our view is on what culture and diversity is. We never really take the time to look beyond the surface. Which affects how we connect with with adults, children etc. Its shows how much we know or what we consider to be our culture and what diversity is. I really want to understand more about what my culture actually is and look beyond the surface in my life and those that I serve.
Looking at those I know and love response to the questions shows just how limited our view is on what culture and diversity is. We never really take the time to look beyond the surface. Which affects how we connect with with adults, children etc. Its shows how much we know or what we consider to be our culture and what diversity is. I really want to understand more about what my culture actually is and look beyond the surface in my life and those that I serve.
Great post Tina! I'm definitely looking forward to learning more about a deeper level of culture and diversity. When it comes to culture and diversity, SES, language, and disabilities should be taken into consideration, but is also overlooked by many, especially people who don't have to encounter these aspects. It's really important that people look beyond the surface.
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