In American Diversity is one of the biggest issues in America. America is a home to all, such that no one group can call itself more “American” than another. Even the America is very diverse, not everyone has the privilege in living in a cultural/racial diverse area. With this being said every person is not use to interactions with people much different from their own race. After reviewing many articles and books I have gained enough knowledge on my topic: prove why living in diverse area is not only just beneficial with social interactions, but with your self-esteem, and just life in general. After reading this paper I would like to think that you will have a better understanding of why growing up and being exposed to diversity at a young age is extremely beneficial.
With their being so many different types of communities out in society today it is probably hard to decide which type you should move to and raise a family. Depending on where you were brought up might give you someone a bias opinion or where to settle down and start the life. Seeing that we live in America where there are all different types of races, ethnicities and cultures. Why would you limit yourself to living around one type of race, when in the real world you don’t get the option on who you live with.
. Growing up in a divers area is quite benifiticial when you get to college. You will be able to interact with all kinds of people and you will not have to overcome the race barrier that some other people have to deal with. In the article “What's Past is Prologue: How Precollege Exposure to Racial Diversity Shapes the Impact of College Interracial Interactions” by Bowman, Nicholas focuses on their precollege experience and explores whether and how the impac...
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...n to both parties this misunderstanding. With a diverse mindset it allows you to look at the world with multiple views rather than just looking at it with a one specific type of view
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Bowman, N., & Denson, N. (2012). What's Past is Prologue: How Precollege Exposure to Racial Diversity Shapes the Impact of College Interracial Interactions. Research In Higher Education, 53(4), 406-425. doi:10.1007/s11162-011-9235-2
Bowman, N., & Denson, N. (2012). What's Past is Prologue: How Precollege Exposure to Racial Diversity Shapes the Impact of College Interracial Interactions. Research In Higher Education, 53(4), 406-425. doi:10.1007/s11162-011-9235-2
Fischer, M. J. (2008). Does Campus Diversity Promote Friendship Diversity? A Look at Interracial Friendships in College. Social Science Quarterly (Wiley-Blackwell), 89(3), 631-655.
“College campuses are not dominated by widespread racial/ethnic segregation and the racial/ethnic clustering that does occur isn’t impeding intergroup contact.” (578, Hoeffner and Hoeffner). Throughout the essay, the writer continues to provide facts and sources on the information that diversity is not a problem on college campuses. She quotes evidence that states that college students are getting a “variety of positive educational outcomes that result from being educated in a diverse environment.” (578, Hoeffner and Hoeffner).
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva and Sue both demonstrate from their research that Whites do not comprehend the impact of their unconscious biases. These biases towards students of colour in a white-based post-secondary school environment can result in stress and weak interracial relationships. This is an issue since the significance of these everyday actions is not fully recognized and acknowledged. I will elaborate on a variety of examples, specifically the influence of the peers, and faculty.
African- American males have been underrepresented among college students and degree earners for years, however the reason for this is often misconstrued. The percentages of white high school graduates “In 1998-2000 had jumped to 46. However, only 40 percent of African-Americans and 34 percent of Hispanics in the same age group were attending college” (McGlynn, Angela Proviteira). The question then to pose, is why minority students are not succeeding in college compared to Caucasian students, “Only 47% of Black male students graduated on time
Similarly, research literature on the experience of women of color college students has placed emphasis on exploring women’s experiences with racism much more than their experiences with sexism. Recent studies have explored racism on college campuses in a variety of ways including, racial discrimination (Chao, Mallinckrodt, & Wei, 2012; Henson, Derlega, Pearson, Ferrer, & Holmes 2013; King, 2005), colorblind ideologies (Coleman, Chapman, & Wang, 2013), racial stereotyping awareness (Johnson-Ahorlu, 2013; Muñoz, & Maldonado, 2012) , typology of racial incidents (Harwood, Huntt, Mendenhall, & Lewis, 2012; Yosso, Smith, Ceja, & Solorzano, 2009) , racialized school spaces (Barajas & Ronnkvist, 2007), and internalized racism (Hipolito-Delgado, 2010). Findings from these studies suggest that a major implication of racism on college campuses is the impact these in...
Solorzano, D., Ceja, M., & Yosso, T. (2000). Critical race theory, racial microaggressions, and campus racial climate: The experiences of African American college students. Journal of Negro Education, 69(1/2), 60-73.
As previously stated, it appears there are persistant barriers present that hinder enrollment, retention, and rate of graduation for African Americans in higher education. It is imperative that educational concerns for African Americans are addressed at all levels, but it is particularly important at the post secondary stage. Higher levels of education are associated with both lower unemployment rates and a higher income. If...
Nine years after college, students exposed to diversity at their university reported more diversity in their neighborhood, work and friendship settings (Fischer, 2008). Research found that adults who interacted in diverse settings as children were more likely to have close diverse friendships as adults. Universities and colleges have a compelling concern for recruiting and retaining a diverse student population in order to prepare their attendees for citizenship in a diverse democracy (Park, 2012). Students do not arrive on campus with blank slates; many come with year...
Cokley, Kevin. "The Impact of College Racial Composition on African American Students' Academic Self-Concept: A Replication and Extension." Journal of Negro Education 71.4 (2002): 288-96. JSTOR. Web.
While the development of this type of relationship among colleges within higher education should seem like a very frivolous task that should take place naturally, for African American women in STEM fields this is not the case. Despite a popular belief that academia does not contain any gender bias against women, especially African American Women, there are deep seated structural-related gender biases that perpetuate inequality within STEM that diminish the possibility to foster these forms of authentic social capital (Henley,
Annotated Bibliography Journals: The Journal of the American Denson, N., & Chang, M. (2009). Racial Diversity Matters: The Impact of Diversity-Related Student Engagement and Institutional Context. American Educational Research Journal, 46, 322-353. This article discusses the different forms of racial diversity contribution to students’ educational and learning experiences and the positive effects on students who adopt these diversity opportunities. The author demonstrates how the quality of higher education is substantially heightened by diversity-connected efforts.
Diversity is a notion, when applied to the majority of circumstances, can create a positive conclusion. The trick to producing a positive outcome is often how the different aspects are brought together. Consider a classic dinner combination peas and carrots, the two colors look appealing and the two flavors comes together as one making a superb side dish. Now consider oil and water, these two substance are not often considered a good combination. Although, this is not always the case; olive oil and vinegar (which is water based) when mixed, come together into a delectable salad dressing. Diversity and inclusion should also apply to humans by bringing people together who are different it can creates a whole that is enhanced by the uniqueness of each individual.
Anderson, M, L, Taylor, H, F. (2008). Sociology. Understanding a Diversity Society. Thomson Higher Education. Belmont. (USA). Fourth Edition.
One research questions asks how the racial composition of friendship networks of young adults from different racial backgrounds change as the young adults move from high school to college. Another research questions asks whether prior experiences with interracial friendship increases students’ proclivity to form interracial friendships in college. The final question asks how various aspects of the college environment are related to the racial composition of students’ friendship networks.
Social Diversity plays an important role in our community. It has helped us grow and individuals and open each other’s mind. When you become exposed to different ways to live, and see how other cultures carry on then you are no longer closed to the idea that we are all different in some way, and those differences can be meaningful in our lives. When it comes to diversity it also promotes more tolerance. In terms of being tolerant that means diversity can help us accept other cultures, and even adapt some of their ways into our society. The point is, we are all different. Yet the differences that we have between us can be used to strengthen society as we know it. Diversity allows us the opportunity to learn, grow, understand new ways of living, and experience life to the fullest. Without diversity, we are closed off in our own worlds. But with it, we expand our knowledge and we are no longer ignorant. When you are aware of the differences and embrace them, then you have taken the blind fold off to living differently and you are a better person for it. The key is exposure and using what you learned to increase more tolerance and
Diversity and Inclusion are important to the University of Toledo’s campus because they don’t just serve to one ethnicity, they serve to many. Many different kinds of cultures come to UT to give themselves an education and to better themselves. Here at the University, they want everyone to get along with each other, since it’ll make coming to school more exciting