What is Diversity
For the purposes of this discussion topic, please complete the following:
1. Interview 5 people (not in this class) about diversity. This is a confidential interview so please do not identify the people you interview by name, address, or personal relationship with you. You will need to do the following:
Identify the person’s age, race and/or ethnicity and gender (this is basic demographic data that may help us better understand the responses)
2. Ask the following questions:
a. How do you define diversity?
b. Please give some examples of diversity.
3. Once you have completed your interviews post the results in this conference.
4. Also post an analysis about the respondents’ answers. Postings that do not include an analysis of the responses will lose points. Consider the following when writing your analysis:
The analysis is not about whether or not you agree with the respondents.
Identify the similarities and differences in the definitions.
Are the respondents thorough in their definitions of diversity or are they leaving anything out?
Do any of the respondents’ answers reflect any diversity myths?
5. After completing this assignment, how do you define diversity?
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• Posted on time.
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• Response contains several grammatical or mechanical errors that affect readability.
• Posted two or more days late.
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• Response is incomprehensible.
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–or–
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2.Becoming a Change Agent–Active Listening
Actions for ‘Discussion 2: Becoming a Change Agent–Active Listening’
SubscribeHide DescriptionActive listening is one of the most powerful skills that can be used to connect with another human being. It is a technique that allows us to really be present for another person that extends far beyond “normal,” everyday conversations.
At some point this week engage in a brief conversation with a friend, family member, co-worker or other person in your life.
For the purpose of this discussion topic, please complete the following:
1. During your conversation, take note of your active listening skills, such as eye contact, body language, silence, and verbal minimal encouragers.
2. Concentrate on following the speaker’s train of thought and see how many of the active listening skills mentioned in the textbook you used during the conversation.
3. Respond to the following questions:
a. Did the results surprise you?
b. Were there some active listening skills that you demonstrated more than others?
c. Which skills do you need to practice?
d. What was hard and/or rewarding about this experience?
4. Be sure and use in-text citations and references when you mention information from the textbook.
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3.You Look Great for Your Age!: The Dimensions of Ageism
Actions for ‘Discussion 3: You Look Great for Your Age!: The Dimensions of Ageism’
SubscribeHide DescriptionYour readings for this discussion explore ageism and the implications of this injustice. In particular, this discussion focuses on the many ways that ageism is perpetuated in the U.S.
For the purposes of this discussion please respond to the following:
1. Give 3 examples of the ways that ageism is perpetuated in our society.
2. What are some of the underlying factors which might account for discrimination against older persons?
3. What is the impact/personal cost of ageism?
4. Why should we care?
5. Do any of the examples you offered in #1 represent an intersection with other forms of oppression? Please explain
Discussion participation
• Thoughtful and thorough response to discussion topic referencing readings, in-class materials, or outside sources.
• Well-written response with few or no grammatical or mechanical errors.
• Posted on time.
• Fair response to discussion topic—may be missing one or two details, but response is mostly complete in addressing the topic.
• Well-written response with several grammatical or mechanical errors that do not affect readability.
• Posted one day late.
• Poor response to discussion topic—missing important details that leave the response incomplete.
• Response contains several grammatical or mechanical errors that affect readability.
• Posted two or more days late.
• Poor response to discussion topic—provides a response that is irrelevant or off-topic.
• Response is incomprehensible.
• Posted a week or more late.
–or–
• No submission
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Diversity is the various differences that can exist in an environment like a country, city or even an organization. The variety of a place is considered a spice that makes it attractive to various cultures or skills in the world. In any society, diversity has been hugely encouraged…
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