Perspectives on Diversity and Culture

Definition 1

Culture is passed down beliefs and activities of a specific people in a given region or area

Diversity is when different ethnic groups and cultures live together in a region or area.

Definition 2

Culture would be the beliefs, traditions, and mannerisms of a particular group, this could be an ethnic

 group, or a social group i.e. deaf culture.

Diversity is having the knowledge of the different cultures and accepting them. It means understanding each individual is unique, and recognizing the differences.

Definition 3

Culture is the lifestyle of your family beliefs

Diversity is the wide range of people we come in contact with on a daily basis.

 Question 1

Which aspects of culture and diversity that I have studied in this course are included in the answers I received – and what are some examples?

Some of the answers that I received that are the same as what we have been studying are that cultures have a common beliefs and mannerisms within a group and a social group.  The definitions I got that match what we have discussed about diversity are the language, and ethnic groups that interact together. 

Question 2

Which aspects have been omitted – what are some examples of such omission?

I do not see much omission but the definitions did not go into great deal about the identities that make each culture diverse.  We have been looking at deep culture  and one definition did discuss individual uniqueness, which is what we must understand of each other. 

Question 3

In what ways has thinking about other people’s definitions of culture and diversity influenced my own thinking about these topics.

When I put this question out there my curiosity peeked, I was excited to see the answers and find out what people I know and care about thought  about diversity and culture.  I realize many people view the definition in a similar way.   It also gives me insight into their personal culture, because their answers are a way of defining themselves.