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    Diversity and Society and Diversity in the Meda The media is an integral part of modern day society, our lives can be shaped by it, and our views can be a product of the media's influence. Society is greatly diverse in terms of views, class and ethnicity, this diversity is reflected in the media. Pluralism is a sociological theory that acknowledges media diversity. Pluralists believe that the media offers a wide range of views to cater for various groups in society

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    the most effective way of living to benefit society, or is it just the most comfortable? If communities and neighborhoods within these major cities were to integrate with different cultures and live together as one, society could improve greatly from it. To live and be a part of a culturally diverse community would mean to have “a system of beliefs and behaviors that recognizes and respects the presence of all diverse groups in an organization or society, acknowledges and values their socio-cultural

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    Diversity in society helps us to grow as individuals and open our minds to different ways of life. When you are exposed to different ways of life and see how other cultures carry on then you are no longer closed to the idea that we are all different. Diversity also promotes tolerance. In terms of being tolerant that means diversity can help us accept other cultures, it can even adapt some cultural ways and values into our society. The point is, we are all different. Yet the differences that we have

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    Jacquelin Woodson when she said that diversity is about all of us and about us having to figure out how to walk through this world together. To live in harmony requires us to be conscious of the hopes and needs that surround us and flexible in all actions. In a harmonious relationship, each party should set aside their own desires to nurture the relationship itself. Furthermore, we can be in harmony with others only when we are in harmony with ourselves. Diversity is very crucial because with a diverse

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    What is diversity ? Diversity means difference. The fact or quality of being diverse. People's differences can be many and varied. People are different in the way they look, dress, behave, believe and worship; where they work; how they live; age, gender, Sexual orientation, Marital status, Politics, Religion, Disability, Socio-economic differences, Family structure, Health, Values, Race, Culture, National origin, Ethnic group - yet also have many similarities. In a diverse society people need to

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    Diversity is the idea in which society accepts all cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and beliefs. Based on the common event, I remember some of the topics being about homosexuality, mental illnesses, and current issues of gun control and shootings. The topic on sexual orientation mentioned that being homosexual is still misunderstood; however, the speaker brought up that keeping an open mind is important in making our world a diverse and more accepting place. Another topic was about mental

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    Diversity is an enormous part in today’s society, and language is part of that diversity. Fienberg-Fisher is known for having a Hispanic majority and because of that I deduced that language was an important factor in the children education. Expecting to encounter with many Hispanic kids and Spanish throughout the hallways, it was a surprise to find the most of them where not technically allow to speak another language outside English. It’s understandable why staff would not want their students speaking

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    contemporary society, the idea of diversity has come to the forefront of workplace culture. Diversity by definition is the existence of multiple different and complex social identities and issues in society or a space (Woodson). In simple terms, people self-identify or are identified as belonging to a specific group based on background, experience, or even appearance -- the incorporation of these groups into specific space or environment is diversity. Through globalization and modernization of society, the

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    The concept of diversity is becoming more and more important as years go by. This concept is not as easy as it may appear; diversity is not just about acceptance and respect. Understanding what diversity is means understanding that each person is unique; it means understanding and recognising our differences; moreover, moving beyond differences of gender, race, age, religious beliefs and political beliefs. Understanding and managing diversity is trying to make sure that all those differences fit

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    prepared work force. However, there are segments of our country that have been systematically left out, and I want to address that. I grew up in Seattle during the de-segregation, and it was normal for me to be the only black kid in my class. As society around me came to grips with the change in the city, I had to go to school. I could wait for programs and understanding to take hold and remove the old ways. I was labeled one of “those kids”, a “disruptive child” in the class, until at the behest

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