My Philosophy Of Diversity

Diversity constitutes a multitude of variations and differences. Everyone has distinct features that differentiate him or her from the one another. Whether short or tall, big or small, we are diversified. In order to help others, to change the world, or to create social cohesiveness, thorough knowledge and experience with diversity is necessary. For this matter, social work is positioned around diversity ethics and as a social worker one must proactively work with a diversified population throughout his or her professional career. Even though I have always had a strong interest in the social work profession, having numerous personal experiences with diversity allowed me to further realize that I had a passion to help people no matter who or what they are. The two experiences that I have had involving diversity and that I recollect the most are that of adjustments I had to make as a student at The University of Alabama and experiences that I have had throughout my three years on my current job at Walgreens.

I believe that the perspective I have to offer this medical school is unique. From my Black uncles to my Arab aunts, I feel lucky to be able to call so many cultures my own. Furthermore, my experiences during college have been vital to my understanding of diversity. Veterans, the LGBTQ community, the disabled, and variation across the spectrum of political opinion or in body shape are but a sample of the diversity that I have witnessed. Diversity goes beyond race or religion and this has been made evident to me during my undergraduate career. Thus, I wish to bring my culturally competent outlook to the student body and look forward to gaining from the viewpoints of my peers as well. Exposure to a wide breadth of the human experience has helped

As I reflect over my life, I appreciate the many diverse experiences I’ve came to encounter. My experience with diversity dates back to birth. I am from a small rural town, Moss Point, MS. and notably the last state to abolish slavery. The town currently has a population of 13,704 people and consists of 73% Blacks or African Americans, 23% Caucasian, 1% Hispanic or Latino and 1% bi-racial.

According to my family and cultural values, I have learnt to respect and understand other cultures and their beliefs. I always try to increase my awareness of the various dimensions of diversity. I always try to examine my own cultural identity and how that identity affects my relationships with others. In my opinion it is really important to become more aware of my own attitudes, perceptions, and feelings about various aspects of diversity. As an educator I think it is really important to make a commitment to increase an understanding of diversity.

Famous author and speaker, Maya Angelou once said ““It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” Diversity can be defined as people coming together from different nationalities, races, religions, sexes and sexual orientation to form a group, organization or community. A diverse organization is one that values the difference and similarities in people. It is one that recognizes that different people can bring unique ideas and perception to different things. Diversity is what keeps the world spinning because without diversity everyone would be the same and you wouldn’t be able to truly understand yourself. Personally speaking, diversity is important to me because I’m a product

Personal Statement on Sexuality and Diversity The identities that I have that are defined as norms have some doors for me such as being of the middle class, being slim and fit, being Christian, and being highly literate. These norms have allowed me to work in certain places, work towards my degree and do things that I may have otherwise not been able to do if I did not identify the way I do. The identities such as being African American, female, and being a single parent have made my life harder in some ways. I am judged before people even get to know me because of these attributes.

My entire existence is a fusion of culture—and that’s the way I see it. As a first generation American, the Mexican culture, traditions, and values instilled in me by my parents infused with the experience and opportunity given to me by my birth country have transformed me into an agent of diversity. I see diversity as not only the color of one’s skin or the background from which a person comes from. Diversity is also a person’s various talents, interests, and opinions. It is where a person has been, where they are now, and where they wish to go. My existence isn't a clash between two opposing forces fighting for dominance, instead it is a blend of who I am and who I wish to become.

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas; to be more specific, the lowest income suburb of Dallas, Texas. The elementary school that I went to was the school for the lower income families and we were so equally diversified, that there was no such thing as a minority. Price Elementary was the name and the teachers were wonderful. They could have chosen to work in a school in a nicer neighborhood but they wanted to be there for children that really needed them. Although the school was great, the neighborhood was a rough place to raise a family. My parents worked very hard to move our family to Colorado Springs and to give their children a better opportunity. Their hard work has paid off. My brothers and I are all on great paths to success.

The three things I have in common with diversity is because I'm diversity to things and I like variety of things. I have a lot in common with some of the other students in class like I love makeup and some of the other students like makeup to. Diversity is really good because it's like a variety of stuff and it's really good to be diversity to

While the Honors College prides itself on the diverse community it has to offer, I too value the diversity that I can bring to your community as well. I think the greatest thing about going to such a large university, there is so much diversity. To me diversity is what makes us unique. No two people grew up the same way. The person you sit next to in class probably did not go to the same high school as you or participate in the things you did growing up. The majority of your classmates probably have different religious views and different cultural beliefs. Everyone is unique and that is part of what makes Texas State so great. Everyone has a different story to tell and this is mine.

As our communities and workplaces become more diverse, it is important that we as leaders understand and communicate that diversity is here to stay. Diversity will continue to grow here and globally as well. “Ultimately, America’s answer to the intolerant man is diversity.” Robert Kennedy…I believe this should be implemented in any organization and applied to our country as well. We could learn so much from one another. Each individual has their own story and so much to share. I have to say that my ideal Employer when it comes to diversity and inclusion is the company that I work for. I believe ideal ways of having an inclusive environment is focusing on all areas of diversity, race, age, disability, gender, religion, Veterans,

Within the first ten minutes of the most anticipated night on television, Jimmy Kimmel arrived in style with the help of “Game of Thrones’” Khaleesi and her dragon, roasted Republican candidate Donald Trump, and bragged about Hollywood’s growing diversity.

I found this article to be very interesting. It really got me thinking about different people’s live. Sadly, most people rely on stereotypes to shape their life. They expect the white race to be hard working a strive for success. They expect African American’s to be slackers. They expect that Hispanics will head towards manual occupations and Asian Americans to be the hard-working out of all the races listed. Since, these stereotypes are presented so much people start to feel like this is who they are going to be. They don’t think they can be anything better or different from their stereotype. I find that to be really sad because everyone should be able to be themselves. They shouldn’t have to be who everyone else wants them to be. I really enjoyed reading this article and would like to read more like it.

For my leadership rubric I choose diversity. Understanding the diversity of a group is essential to creating a productive organization. Each person brings a history, culture, and a set of beliefs that shaped them into who they are now. These differences should be celebrated, because differences are what help organizations accomplish positive change.

We live in a society where people come from different countries, they belong to different cultural, religion, ethnic groups, and races. All these factors come together and contributes to differences that make us unique from each other. Hence, a multicultural country with huge diversity. This reflection journal will cover what “human race” is and what role it plays in ones’ personal life and in a nursing profession. Moreover, what bias, assumptions and judgements are, and how to avoid them. Lastly, what caring is and what role does it play in nursing.