Multiculturalism in the 21st century is the concept of combining inclusion, respect and acceptance to our varied diversities. Sounds simple, but it is not an easy challenge for colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. Recognition of diversity is not the only facet of creating a multicultural community. The key difference in the 21st century multiculturalism is the concept that diversity must encompass the concept of inclusion. For decades we have been addressing diversity by embedding dissimilar players in campus situations; we have created a man-made form of diversity. Just by mingling these varied players together in assorted situations is not multiculturalism for the 21st century. The idea is a start, but society needs to continue to make strides forward. Keeping in mind that every classroom’s community norm is reflective of the occupants and their perspectives, defining the actual diversities is very fluid depending upon the inhabitants. With the introduction of someone new, we individually draw conclusions about the person and their diversities, but there are other diversities not initially visible. Every person has an individualized complex array of diversities in their unique structure. Visual diversity is the easiest to identify, but without truly knowing this person, we can only presume other diversities. Our personal preconceived philosophies influence our perspectives. Through learning about diversity, our minds can be opened and differences might not feel so uncomfortable. It is important to recognize that all human beings are unique and honor their individuality. This becomes the learning of multiculturalism. Diversity can be visually identified, with numerous sub-groups c... ... middle of paper ... ...rogress." Contemporary Issues in Education Research (Online) 6(3),289 -298. ProQuest. Talbert, P., (Fall 2012) Strategies to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates, Journal of Developmental Education 36.1. 22-24,26-29,31,33,36. Turner, C. S. (2013). Advancing diversity in higher education. Journal Of Diversity In Higher Education, 6(3), 155-157. National Association of diversity Officers in Higher Education. DOI 037/a0034356 Worthington, R., (2012), Advancing scholarship for the diversity imperative in higher education: an editorial, Journal of Diversity in Higher Education 2012, Vol. 5, No. 1, 1-7. DOI: 10.1037/a0027184 Make Your Business Stand Out; Diversity Advantage for Business (2013, Oct 24) Daily Bulletin. ProQuest . Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.mspp.idm.oclc.org/docview/1445039287/fulltext/141AE7BD2B314304877/9?accountid=34563
“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).
By embracing, and not just celebrating diversity in our colleges, we can create a more broad, educated, and interesting view of the
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Diversity management initiatives are long term and strategic in focus. They strive not only to recruit, but to actively develop, promote and capitalize on the different skills and perspectives of minority employees (Marquis, 2007.) Every day, peopl...
When diversity is being discussed, there are a plethora of ideas that are associated with it. Whether people are talking being put on a waitlist for college, about people of color, or about representation in the media, the subject of diversity is not rare. Recently, the conversation of diversity has become more common because colleges want to demonstrate that they have diversified campus. How would diversity on campus be defined? Most importantly, diversity is more than having an extraordinary personality. Race, gender, sexuality, and social status are a few of the superfluous traits that make an individual unique in a college’s eyes. In Sophia Kerby’s article, “10 Reasons Why We Need Diversity on College Campuses”, she notes that, while there has already been an effort to diversify high schools and middle schools, accepting students of different backgrounds is not as apparent in higher education (1) . A university desires to diversify its campus in order to benefit the students that are attending the college. Students are not only likely to improve
Diversity in a university is so important. First of all “diversity enriches the educational experience”. Students are able to learn from one another’s experiences. Also diversity helps maturity through most students. With diversity, students are able to learn about the other people’s experiences and are able to break down the stereotypical “walls” that our country has built. While students are breaking down these stereotypical “walls”, students will be able to effectively communicate with others of various backgrounds. As students learn about each other’s hardships or success, they will be capable of reaching a state of mutual respect for one another(On the Importance). “The higher education community stands committed to furthering the goals of equal opportunity and diversity on college...
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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.
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Diversity in classrooms can open student’s minds to all the world has to offer. At times diversity and understanding of culture, deviant experiences and perspectives can be difficult to fulfill, but with appropriate strategies and resources, it can lead students gaining a high level of respect for those unlike them, preferably than a judgmental and prejudiced view.
The world is currently undergoing a cultural change, and we live in an increasingly diverse society. This change is not only affect the people in the community but also affect the way education is viewed. Teaching diversity in the classroom and focusing multicultural activities in the programs can help improve positive social behavior in children. There is no question that the education must be prepared to embrace the diversity and to teach an increasingly diverse population of young children.
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