Diversity

Chapters 9

Think, Pair, Share

Situation…

You are planning a trip with 20 people

The goal of the trip is to take a diverse group of people.

Questions….

What is diversity?

What characteristics would you look for to make your trip

diverse?

Do you consider this class to be diverse?

Why? Why not?

Scenario

10 mile hike through the Smoky Mtns

Steep hills, rocky passages

Cold, windy weather…though that could change in an instant

Who would you choose as your leader?

Scenario

16 year old white female27 year old Asian man68 year old African American man22 year old beauty queen (female)25 year old gay man35 year old man with one leg

Terms

Dimensions of Diversity

Various dimensions, traits or characteristics

on which we differ

Sex, age, class, race, etc.

Terms

Stereotypes

Assumptions others make about us based on

dimensions of diversity.

Terms

Prejudice

Preconceived belief or preference for one person,

place, or thing over another

Often an irrational judgment derived from hatred, fear,

ignorance

Terms

Discrimination

The acts taken on the basis of prejudice

Differential treatment of one group that often creates

a situation of disadvantage for another group

Terms

Culture

Sum total of the way people live their lives

“Who am I”?

Can be dictated by such things as…

Race, ethnicity, religion

Region of the country (ie. Boulder)

Education levels (ie. IU vs. IN)

Terms

Cultural Competence

Leaders who are able to work with both the similarities

and differences in people successfully

Need to understand & accept :

Preferred styles of communication

Social interactions

Motivations

Recreation preferences

Dimensions of Diversity

Dimensions of Diversity

Age

Race & ethnicity

Sex/

genderSexual orientatio

n

Mental & physical abilities

& qualities

Parenta

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Status *Incom

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Work

Exp

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* Military

Experience

Educ

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Relig

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* Geography

Core (Primary) Dimensions

Secondary Dimensions

Dimensions of Diversity

Core (Primary) Dimensions

Traits we may observe upon meeting people Extremely difficult/impossible to change Stereotypes based on these things We measure others based on our own cultural

standardsLanguageAppearance

Dimensions of Diversity

Age

Race & ethnicity

Sex/

genderSexual orientatio

n

Mental & physical abilities

& qualities

Parenta

l

Status *Incom

e *

Work

Exp

erie

nce

*

* Military

Experience

Educ

atio

n *

Relig

ion *

* Geography

Core (Primary) Dimensions

Secondary Dimensions

Dimensions of Diversity

Secondary Dimensions

Not necessarily visible Change over a lifetime Knowledge of this dimension changes our

perceptions of people

What do these dimensions mean for leaders?

Age

Be aware of cognitive levels

Understand physical abilities

What people of different ages want from a program

Combining ages of people

Older adultsDon’t like labelsDon’t see themselves as olderWant experiences & not things

Ethnicity/Race

Race A group of people who share a genetic make-up which

results in biological characteristics that can be used to distinguish 1 group from another

EthnicityCommonalities passed down through history & traditionHistorical link, shared religious beliefs, linguistic

commonalities, common moralsShared culture

Ethnicity/Race

Not all people are the same

Language Patterns of communication Leisure preferences Values

Ethnicity/Race

Understand different races/ethnicities as much as possible

Within group & between group differencesNot all groups are alike

Learn characteristics of groups you work withStatus differences among males/females, ie. Middle Eastern

Swimmer

Use of language

Activity preferences• Ethnic minority groups participate in outdoor rec less• Latinos participate with extended family

Ethnicity/Race

Understand different races/ethnicities as much as possible

Involve groups in planning eventsSkokie Festival of Cultures

• 63+ languages spoken in Skokie

• Food, art, entertainment indicative of the culture are featured

Ethnicity/Race

Leading people who don’t speak English well

Speak clearly & not louder

Speak slowly

Use gestures

Lead through demonstrations

Sexual Orientation

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, heterosexual

Most easily hidden

Little difference in activity preferences

Difference is in social support for teens35% youth are physically harassed regularly50% are verbally harassed regularly20% are thrown out of their home90% hear derogatory comments in school, 30% from

teachers & staff

Sexual Orientation

LGBT adultsHigher educationFewer childrenHigher income

Seek LGBT specific activitiesTourism - Philadelphia, TorontoCruisesChicago sports leagues

Sexual Orientation

Model positive behaviors Support, tolerance, acceptance

Don’t assume that people are all heterosexual Inclusive language Family definitions & privileges

Protect the individual if they become a target for abuse

Stop negative language & jokes Smear the queer Fagot/Dyke

Physical/Cognitive Abilities & Qualities Qualities

ie. Obesity, thick glasses, cognitive deficiencies, facial disfigurement

Disabilities ie. Autism, Down’s Syndrome, blind

Physical/Cognitive Abilities & QualitiesLearn abt the disabilityCasually teach those without a disability

@ the disability Climbing wall/Turrets Syndrome

Get full medical infoP.C. – The person first

Person with a disability

Inclusion

Sex/Gender

Sex = biological differencesChromosomesMale v female

Gender = way we perceive maleness and femalenessMasculinity vs. femininityGender specific activities

Sex/Gender

Don’t stereotype activities

Don’t limit children’s toys/games

Treat people the same “Boys will be boys” “Young ladies don’t act that way” “She’s aggressive for a girl”

A note @ religion…..

Be aware there are differences Easter Egg Hunts Christmas Halloween Hokey Pokey Youth Soccer

Questions….

Ch 9: Managing Difficulties

Group conflict3 Goal relationships (cooperative,

competitive, independent)Approaches to conflict & conflict resolution

behaviorsWhy conflict occursWhat a mediator does

Ch 13

ReviewSocial issues4 categories of maltreatmentMandatory reporters

An Activity

What does it mean to….

Act like a woman?

Act like a man?