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VALUING DIVERSITY
“To keep the Golden Rule we must put ourselves in other people’s places. If we had the imagination to do that. . . fewer bitter judgments would pass our lips, fewer racial, national, and class prejudices would stain our lives.”
---Harry Emerson Fosdick
Introduction to Workplace Diversity
Our Changing Workforce
The generation gap continues to widen
More women are in the workforce
Persons with disabilities are being better accommodated
More diverse ethnic groups are being absorbed and accepted
Defining Culture & Diversity
Culture the cumulative deposit of knowledge,
experience, beliefs, values, attitudes and religion by a group of people
Diversity the quality or state of having many different
forms, types, ideas, etc.; variety
Workplace Diversity
Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between people in an organization. That sounds simple, but diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, education, background and more.
Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
Cultural diversity in the workplace provides strength. It also challenges individuals to respond to their diverse work environment effectively.
“Valuing” individual and group cultural differences is critical to achieving the organizational goals.
Executives on Diversity
Chapter 14 6
Quiz
1. Name two (of four) changes in the
workforce.
a.
b.
2. What is workplace diversity?
3. What does cultural diversity provide in
the workplace?
Cultural Awareness
Know your own cultural background.
Recognize your own stereotypes and biases.
Gain knowledge of cultural history and heritage.
Be aware of other’s perceptions.Recognize effects of -ism on the
others.
Widen Your Perspective
Attend ethnic cultural eventsPatronize ethnic business placesSocialize with people of different
culturesParticipate in diversity training
activitiesHelp with fund-raising for special
groups
Respect Cultural Differences
Study other cultures--books, television, movies--check the library and Internet
Make friends with people with different cultural backgrounds
Observe interactions of people from other cultures--gestures, expressions, actions
Notice different customs of people from other cultures
Respect Cultural Differences
6. Name at least three ways to show that you respect cultural differences.
a.
b.
c.
Manage Language BarriersAvoid Making Incorrect Assumptions
Study the language Use an interpreter Make opportunities to speak the language to
sharpen your skills
Help Others Make Cultural Adjustments
Keep yourself well-informed Become aware of and concerned about
problems and issues that create disunity Explain your own culture to those of
another culture Offer guidance, help, and empathy--help
them understand and fit in Take a stand on issues that promote
respect and appreciation for diversity
Recognize And Understand Discrimination
STEREOTYPING--occurs whenever you think of all members of a group as having the same characteristics, rather than viewing them as unique individuals
PREJUDICE--means to unfairly prejudge or form an opinion based on a group stereotype, without considering what the individual is really like
Take Positive Action
Speak up and challenge those who make negative comments based on prejudice
Show disapproval or walk away when someone tells an ethnic or racial joke
Bring up the subject of discrimination--share your ideas and views
Avoid minority group labels. Use preferred terms
Resist and expose prejudice
The Law Does Not Allow Discrimination On The Basis Of. . .
Race Color Ethnic background Religious affiliation or practice Gender Family status Age “Unacceptable character”
Chapter 14 21
Quiz
11. The law does NOT allow discrimination on the basis of….
a. e.
b. f. Family status
c. g. d. Religious h. “Unacceptableaffiliation or practice character”
To Protect The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities. . .
The job may be restructured Special equipment may be acquired Facilities must be made accessible The employer may not specifically ask if the
person is disabled No special treatment or special requirements
are allowed The employer is not required to hire
someone who is not competent to do the job
To Protect The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities. . .
12. Name at least two ways to protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
a.
b.
Sexual Harassment Is Coerced, Unethical And Unwanted Intimacy
Remarks, teasing, flirting Gestures Graffiti, notes, or sign Rude sounds Whistling suggestively Jokes about sex Derogatory rumors Unwelcome touching
Quiz
13. List actions and/or words that would fall under the definition of “sexual harassment,” which is “coerced, unwanted, and unethical intimacy.”
a. Remarks, teasing, flirting e. Whistling suggestively
b. f.
c. Graffiti, notes, or sign g.
d. h.
Avoiding, Resisting, Or Fighting Discrimination
You can turn and walk away You may use positive resistance, with
patience Do not resort to revenge--vandalizing,
assault, verbal abuse File a grievance. Ask for an investigation Contact an attorney Contact a local human rights agency or the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Conclusion
Learning about and accepting diversity can improve your interpersonal effectiveness and increase your personal and professional opportunities.
Do Your Homework
Learn about other cultures.Know respectful behavior.Learn tolerance.
“recognition of and respect for the opinions, practices or behavior of others.”