Ethical Difficulty Between Diversity And Extrinsic Values

When contemplating the subject of diversity in relation to ethics, several questions may arise for the first-year counseling student. These inquiries may be broad or rather specific. Primarily, one may wonder if the topic of diversity itself is such a significant subject that it is outlined in a code of ethics. Secondarily, if diversity is addressed, is it treated as a singular subject or broadly covered under an umbrella of principles? Consequently, every student should strive to understand how professionals best respond to the range of issues involving diversity. One may retort that while “everyday” people may dismiss the issue, diversity is indeed an important matter worthy of attention,

Did the Age of Jim Crow ever end? Americans see “race” as a defined, indubitable feature of nature. Racism- the act of ascribing bone deep features to people to then humiliate, reduce, and destroy them- inevitably follows from this inalterable condition. White supremacist ideals, for instance, espouse unfounded ideas that revere the white man and scorn those of color, while also serving as a nonsensical justification for practices such as slavery, racial segregation, and Jim Crow. In “The Trouble with Diversity”, Walter Benn Michaels dismisses the concept and veracity behind race, as if it weren’t a societal issue worth addressing. To ignore the reality of race would be the equivalent of ignoring the plight and shared experiences of minority groups. “The Trouble with Diversity” insinuates that “diversity” is incompatible with the society we live in; this does not mean that people of color should have to encounter racial prejudices, whether in subtle or discernible ways.

“The multicultural training movement has indeed contributed to a greater and much needed understanding of the differences among various racial, ethnic, and cultural groups (Speight, Myers, Cox and Highlen, 1991).” In looking at this statement counselors will need to expand their thinking outside of the Western European contexts. There is a difference between Western culture and other cultures. Sue & Sue, 2012 states “ each cultural/racial group may have its own distinct interpretation of reality and offer a different perspective on the nature of people, the origin of disorders, standards for judging normality and abnormality, and therapeutic approaches. (p. 45).” As we are brought together with more cultures it is imperative to understand the differences, which will enable counselors to become culturally competent.

When I hear the word diversity, I imagine the different colors of the rainbow each one representing the different skin colors, personalities, hair styles, food and a bunch of other things. Any combination of those makes us who we are and how we view the world. My philosophy is that you should be receptive and understanding to other people lifestyles and choices; you do not have to like everyone, but we need to be cordial and respectful. Diversity can be a challenge for some people. It is hard to accept the fact there are people different from you. My job involves dealing with people who are homeless, due to a mental illness, substance abuse or just terrible choices. 85% of the people we serve are African American. Luckily, I have never been

Diversity is known as having people who are different races or who have different cultures working in a group or organization. A diverse organization is one that values the difference in people. It is one that recognizes that people with different backgrounds, expertise, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions to the organization.

Growing up, my understanding of diversity came from watching television and reading books; from these sources, I deduced that diversity meant embracing people with a different skin color or culture from your own in order to realize that they are people just like everyone else. This narrow view of diversity came from the fact that I had little personal experience with diversity. I grew up in a small town, and everyone in my school was either Native American or white. There didn’t appear to be any discrimination based on this difference; any adversity that anyone faced was based on personality differences or family feuds. That all changed when I started college.

Land of the free and home of the brave is a phrase that many people use to describe America. Others may think of the United States when they see stars and stripes. Our forefathers strived to begin a nation that would be better than the nations of that time, and they surpassed that goal. When one thinks of America, there are many different ideas that pop into our heads. There are so many components that combine together to create this strong nation. Our freedoms and rights, diversity and equality, and how we overcome struggles are all ideals that represents the United States of America.

Biodiversity is the extensive existence of the number, variety and genetic variation of different organisms that are found in their natural environments. Diversity in species is highly significant as it guarantees natural sustainability for all living networks and systems by providing vital services that our lives are dependent on such as food and clean water. The different ecosystems and organisms boost ecosystem productivity and contribute to climate stability.

The United States is one of the most diverse nations on the earth, originally conceived so, and often described as a great melting pot, as “all nations are melted into a new race of man, whose labours and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world” (St. John de Crèvecoeur, 1782). Yet, despite the country’s diverse population, the workplace remains a place of inequality as women and minorities continue to earn less than their white male counterparts (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011; U.S. Census Bureau, 2009) and advance less in managerial and professional positions (Kinicki & Kreitner, 2008). The question of workplace diversity is a polarizing debate with proponents of diversity measures arguing the business benefit of

Issues of diversity are crucial to a large urban district in Texas. All communications are sent in both English and Spanish, this includes phone messages, website post, and written communications. A parent liaison is employed at each secondary campus to facilitate communication between non Spanish speaking teachers and parents. Culturally inclusive celebrations are held several times a year. Professional development designed to help teachers learn Spanish are also available each

For hundreds of years, we have been trying to prove that human beings are all equal and how there is nothing that one individual can do that another can’t. While this is true for many aspects of life, it is not valid when it comes down to the inner self. I choose to partially disagree and say that there is something that differs every individual on this planet from each other, that is perspective. Being Hispanic or coming from a different state is negligent when it comes down to me in relation to diversity.

I have always considered myself as being culturally diverse, as far as understanding others from all walks of life and backgrounds that differ from mine, or what I am accustomed to. However, that does not mean that I am all knowing about one’s life or what their life may entail. Because of this fact, it is easy to assume something about a person based off of common ideas, or beliefs due to their culture. It has also been stated that when we are aware of one’s own communication styles, “we can increase our effectiveness by understanding barriers to valuing diversity” (Shockley-Zalabak, 2015, pg. 171). By definition, valuing diversity is the capability to “understand and appreciate” the differences in individuals to create organizations (Shockley-Zalabak, 2015). This particular term is useful because it helps to put into perspective a situation that I

Interrelationships and interdependence between species in biological communities plays a major role in the survival of ecosystems (Hafernik, 1992). Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms and species biodiversity relates to the varieties of species in a particular habitat (Flinders University, 2015). The greater the biodiversity in a habitat, the more complex are the interactions between species and the higher the productivity of the ecosystem (Long, et al., 2007). This experiment looked at the biodiversity of invertebrates in vegetated and open-water areas of a freshwater system and the Simpson’s Diversity Indices were used as mathematical indicator of the invertebrate species diversity.

Organisations have sought out to have a more diverse workforce, as it is claimed to increase organisational effectiveness. A team with individuals from different social group, personalities, values and beliefs, and etcetera, when managed well, can be an asset to the organisation. More often than not, there will be some sort of discrimination in the workplace, especially with a very diverse workforce. Therefore, with proper training and benefits to ensure the development of these employees, and legislation and policy to ensure equality and reduce discrimination within the workforce, it can drive competitive advantage and organisational profit. When looking at diversity in the workforce, the business case and the moral case justification are often necessary. The following paragraphs will talk more about the business case and moral case, and the linkages between them, as well as the theories and conceptual frameworks for the business and moral cases justification for diversity management in organisations.

The great diversity and diffuse thresholds among ecosystems difficult construction of criteria for their classification into inventories and application of management and conservation policies.