Perspectives on Diversity and Culture
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I asked four people ages ranging from 9 to 46 what is Diversity and Culture. Here are their responses:
From a 9 year old SeQuoira Almond’s perspective, she replied, “Diversity? What’s that? I ain’t never heard of that. We haven’t talked about that at school or at home “.
From a 25 year old Antoinette Geter’s perspective, she replied that, “Diversity is a group of people with different beliefs, culture and religions. Culture is your surrounds, your family’s beliefs and traditions”.
From a 21 years old Jeremy Dillard’s perspective, he replied that, “Diversity is something that makes you standout or what makes you special in your own way. Culture is your history, background and things you experience growing up”.
From a 46 year old Antonio Harris’ perspective, he replied that, “Diversity? I don’t know what it is or how to explain it” What is it? It’s a difference in something. Culture is your up bringing.”
After asking this question, I realized that people don’t really address the beauty in diversity. Some may have an Ideal but they don’t apply themselves to try to learn more about it; where some others young and old don’t even know what the word means. It makes me understand why people are so offensive when it come to talking about race, culture and genders because they think they are being judged or they are afraid that they do not know as much as they think that should about themselves as an individual and themselves as a part of a group or culture.
It was interesting that the young adults did have an ideal of what they meant. They are actively involved with influential interactions and relationships that are being established between people of various race, cultures, religions and beliefs. They are familiar with some of the aspects of diversity and culture.
There is so much we all can learn from each other if we just learn to communicate and share. They world is filled with knowledge of traditions that could help save other cultures that may be facing that same issues. Diversity is boundless and cannot be characterized for any one solitary area. It is wide.
Hi Karice,
ReplyDeleteI liked reading your post. It is true that some people have an idea of what diversity and culture are in their daily lives, but some others do not even want to talk about it or know what they are. I should say younger generations seem to be more open-minded to culture and diversity as they can deal with it at home, at school, or at work. I hope more and more people can see the positive aspects of diversity in the world around us, and can be supportive and respectful for culture diversity. Thank you for sharing.
Katrice,
ReplyDeleteYour post this week was very interesting. It was a great idea to interview people from different age groups. In Virginia, the concept of culture is a third grade Standard of Learning (SOL). As I interviewed friends and neighbors, I found, as you did, that some people understand culture and diversity while others are not sure or have not been exposed to the words.
I agree with you that there is a great deal we can learn from each other if we are open to listening and learning.
Hi Katrice, Like Carol I think the perspectives of different age groups is interesting and important. Taking these questions to people of different ages was brilliant! Thanks for sharing. Dot
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