One. NZ Ethnic Diversity. Some 15 years ago “bi-ethnic” may have been an appropriate expression for NZ’s ethnic makeup, but now “multi-ethnic” would now be a more accurate description due mainly to changing immigration patterns. Also, intermarriage has meant more dual-ethnicity. Our 2013 census showed our residential population to be European 71.2%, Maori 14.1%, Asian 11.3%, Pacific peoples 7.6%, Middle Eastern, Latin American, African 1.1%, other 1.6%, not stated or unidentified 5.4% (Index Mundi, n.d.).
Statistics NZ ethnic projections indicate a 90 percent chance that our make up in 2025 will be (Statistics NZ, 2015):
• European or Other population (3.31 million in 2013) will be 3.43–3.62 million.
• Maori population (0.69 million in
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We will need to be open-minded, patient and generous of spirit. Perhaps, the biggest benefit lies in the enrichment of our human spirit when we choose to open our minds and hearts to new ideas and different ways of doing things. Doubtlessly, during the next decade there will be an increased acceptance of intermarriages or sexual unions that cross ethnic boundaries, thus adding richness and complexity to our society. Such changes help us plan future needs including future education and health needs, and create a sense of vitality in our communities. Ethnic diversity enriches our personal interactions and experiences. New tastes and sights will ensure a more interesting environment. We will find an increasing number of multiethnic marketplaces and celebrations. These will become the norm in many parts of our country, which will further develop NZ as an innovative, peaceful country and a good global citizen. This should have positive consequences for NZ both locally and internationally. There will of course be ethnic diversity challenges including immigration, education, ethnic celebrations, the use of non-English languages and ethnic clothing to contend …show more content…
Decline of Christianity in NZ. The death of Christian NZ seems imminent. Church attendances have halved since 1960. For the first time, less than half of Kiwis call themselves Christians. In 1996, 64.2% of our population declared themselves to be Christian. The 2013 NZ Census has Christianity at some 44%, estimated to be 20% by 2035 with any revival looking very remote (Wallace, n.d.). There was also a significant rise in the “no religion” response from younger people. Of course we do not need to be religious to believe in God. It seems that the decline in Christianity is a major factor shaping our lives. We are becoming an increasingly pluralistic, materialistic, rational culture. We focus on scientific thinking and dismiss the supernatural as credible (Turner, 2013). It seems that Christianity is a dying cultural force in NZ. The number of Christians is diminishing, and those identifying as non-religious is rising steadily. People now more likely think about Easter eggs and the Easter bunny, Santa Claus and decorated Xmas trees than they do about
Between 1947 and 1971, even if you did not practice your religion it was still expected that you would identify yourself as being a part of your/ your family’s religion. In 1947 the ‘no religion’ category made up only 0.3% of religious affiliation in Australia. A change in social values and attitudes has since seen a dramatic increase in people identifying as belonging to ‘no religion’ with the category reaching 6.7% in 1971, “The specific instruction 'if no religion, write none' included in the 1971 Census saw an increase in this response from 0.8% in the previous Census to 6.7%.”(Australian Social Trends, 2013). The chart below is a visual representation of the growth in the ‘no religion’ category.(sourced from Australian Social Trends, 2013).
Schwartz, Stuart, and Craig Conley. Human Diversity: A Guide for Understanding. 14th ed. New York: McGraw-Hills Primis Custom Publishing, 2000. 3-7. Print.
Oceania lacks any form of diversity whatsoever; the citizens all live in the same dingy buildings, wear the same plain clothes, eat the same terrible food, and are constantly monitored by the government via the telescreens found in eve...
Ever since the 1970s, Australia has become a multicultural nation. Australia’s multiculturalism is a way to explain the variety of ethnic backgrounds within the Australian people. “It implies that there are many ways of being Australian, not just one ‘Australian way of life’” (Carter 333). Multiculturalism has majorly changed the way that people view Australian history and identity.
One aspect I liked to focus on was their kinship and family and how much they cared for one another. If I had to talk about one thing that I appreciated, it would be the love and the togetherness the Hawaiians have for each other. Another focus I had was to better understand their religion and their world view. I think religion is something that deserves a lot of attention, especially growing up in a catholic society and learning a lot about different religions. Also I think religion is a big part of any culture. It can have the power to create laws and dictate government. Another aspect that I looked at was the social inequality that faced Hawaiians. Being bullied and treated as inferiors at your home is something that I think needs to come out to everyone and has to be changed in order to avoid it from happening all the time and for it to keep happening.
Butcher, M. (August 2003). “Who is Maori? Who is Pakeha?” In North &South Magazine. New Zealand.
In this paper I will be discussing my inherent weaknesses and strengths in relation to the cultural diversity self-assessment test that I had taken online (http://www.illinoiscte.org/PDF/module/Cultural%20Diversity%20Self%20Assessment.pdfPart 2). According to the test, my final score was a 96 out of 160 total possible points. After reflecting on my answers, I feel that I fall in the middle when it comes to cultural diversity. I am aware that I do have some biases. I sometimes do categorize people or groups of individuals before I actually get to take the time to know them or their respective cultural background. I know that this overall approach is wrong and unfair, but I do feel this is an accurate reflection
There can be no gainsaying, as to the fact that Australia is not only a choice destination for many, but also houses some of the most beautiful cities in the world (Bastian, 2012). As a matter of fact, Bastian (2012) continues to state that this change is strongly attributed to immigration, which continues to foster strong cultural and economic growth in Australia. As Australia continues to open its borders to an increasingly diverse population, Australians themselves continue to open their minds to accommodate diversity in the form of new lifestyles, foods, traditions, values, beliefs and so forth (Bastian, 2012). According to Henry & Kurzak (2013), the 2011 census show that 26% of Australians were born abroad and 20% have either one or both
multiculturalism hype is not all it is cut out to be and segregates communities rather
Multiculturalism is the ethnic and cultural diversity that exists within a certain area. Different countries display various forms of multiculturalism. The most common form of multiculturalism is whereby a citizen of a certain country is born overseas, or of the parents of the individual is born overseas. English speaking countries have a lot of multiculturalism in them. Just like the United Kingdom, Australia has adopted multiculturalism as a national identity. My essay explores how Australia appreciates and accepts many different ethnicities and cultures.
Diversity and inclusion should also apply to humans; by bringing people together who are different, it can create a whole that is enhanced by the uniqueness of each individual. What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? In this week’s readings, the subject of dimensions of cultural diversity were covered comprehensively in both books. Understanding and Managing Diversity presented a nicely laid out illustration. Primary Dimensions Secondary Dimensions Age Geographic Location Gender Military & Work Experience.
"New Zealand Culture - Maori." New Zealand Travel and New Zealand Business. Tourism New Zealand, 2011. Web. 23 Apr. 2012. .
We need to be aware of the diversity in the classroom. Cultural diversity includes: bi-racial, adoptive, immigrant, gay, and step-families. It is a large majority of the students today even in my generation. Focusing on making a balanced curriculum that exposes the students to all of these different backgrounds is very important. I know that it is likely that a teacher will not be able to cater to every student, but it is important to involve each of them. There is a large percentage of students that have dropped out due to the lack of having a connection with the curriculum. It is frustrating that we are lacking progress in our schools to help these children connect when studies show that each cultural group will soon be equal in numbers. We need to form a better
Managing diversity is an issue that is significant in today’s global environment, and is only predicted to increase in importance due to the changing face of the workplace. The need to adapt to the changing labour market and have a competitive advantage over others is essential for success. This essay will address this issue by outlining the significance and implications of having a diverse workforce, whilst also focusing on the various perspectives. These include the associated benefits and challenges in managing an ethnically diverse workplace, as well as the various views relating to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity management. It will come to show that the only way for New Zealand (NZ) to move forward in the changing corporate environment, is to adopt change and embrace ethnic diversity in order to achieve organisational success.
In the future, the world will only become more diverse. People should learn to appreciate it by acknowledging the differences around them. Sometimes people are scared that “recognizing differences will divide people from each other. However, learning about cultural differences can actually bring people closer together” ( “Section 1”). It would be better if people became closer together instead of growing apart because of discrimination and other mistreatment. Building relationships with different cultures should be a goal of everyone and even nations as a whole. Each group has different strengths that can benefit the the community altogether. Since the world will definitely become more diverse, it is important to be informed about cultural groups so you can become more marketable and succeed in a diverse world.