Our hardwired biases are mitigated by voices from diverse teams. Purpose: This tutorial reviews the complexity of issues and definitions around topics of diversity. Three female students have approached you as the diversity and ethics officer with a concern about the policy. Diversity in advertising creates a positive reputation, increases marketplace awareness, and leads to a more diverse, and consequently, larger client-base. what influence did they have? The new CEET building is home to multiple departments and includes 70k sq. While it may be tempting to write about how you have been more or less fortunate than those around you, keep the focus on you and your unique experiences, as shown below. Through diversity businesses can create a better understanding of other cultures and become insiders rather than outsiders.. I find that our collective ability to explore new knowledge is strongest when people representing diverse professional or cultural backgrounds and those from dominant and historically marginalized groups can openly share their analysis to help us all broaden our understanding of conditions shaping health, safety, and well-being. She related a background of substantial trauma and strife, but did so in a detached manner. %PDF-1.7 She can see that a social justice perspective on diversity alone does have some limitations. Psychologists utilize a variety of perspectives when studying how people think, feel, and behave. After explaining how your identity or background will enrich the universitys existing student body, you can mention the university organizations, groups, or courses in which youre interested. This level should address both the Know and Understand levels in the original DP ISLO text, so students are not only gaining factual knowledge about others perspectives, theyre using that knowledge to draw connections and a larger understanding about the ways that different perspectives affect peoples actions in the world (their own and those of others). 0000001375 00000 n Naturally, teammates will learn about each others cultures. The most important issue in international ethics is not, I think, the status of international law or the various schemes for securing distributive justice but the To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Ethics serves as the soil in which the seed of diversity must be planted and from which our understanding of the relationship grows. . Purpose: This tutorial reviews the complexity of issues and definitions around topics of diversity. She always pushed me to succeed in school, and celebrated every academic achievement like it was worthy of a Nobel Prize. One approach to an ethics of diversity for healthcare professionals is a call for intimate listening to the stories of those who are different, who may be unseen, marginalized, and excluded in our health care systems. 0000035300 00000 n 0000006648 00000 n In my experience, culturally diverse voices working together on a team are overall more efficient and successful. xb```xVPA20pL`@#g32HKp!fZL$8O0wjv+U -Re 8l|n\j9+dGcW`rLY[}$8*`kvQ=E=bM]J]eftly^]7KC?rc\e PK~z*m]WfzQI5A%aRqqA pFR 215 0 obj These are just a sample of the issues that can arise and where a knowledge of cultural or diversity factors can improve relationships and outcomes. Inclusive marketing is marketing that includes diversity, anywhere from your brand and company's internal structure to external ad campaigns. Create your account. I anchor the discussions in the values of fairness, accuracy, and authenticity. 0000005675 00000 n In school pictures at Raleigh Elementary School, you could immediately spot me as that Asian girl. At lunch, I used to bring leftover fun see noodles, but after my classmates remarked how they smelled disgusting, I begged my mom to make a regular lunch of sliced bread, mayonnaise, and deli meat. All Practicing level experiences should require students to synthesize knowledge and practice. If you want to cite this source, you can copy and paste the citation or click the Cite this Scribbr article button to automatically add the citation to our free Citation Generator. Cognitive Perspective. I was recently part of a delegation visiting Skid Row, the largest concentration of homeless people in the United States. Even working every shift she could, she never missed a single school play or soccer game. Many questions arise, such as how can psychologists evaluate the functioning in a diverse family without unfairly pathologizing culturally normative relationships (e.g., averting eyes in some cultures is not a sign of shyness, but a normative sign of respect)? Understanding the difference between which decisions are the big ones that may need a more creative approach and the ones that we can decide on auto-pilot, can set a team apart from its competitors. These two areas share common ground. One patient with a Spanish surname reported that she felt comfortable conducting psychotherapy in English. I had been at the local library for hours and hadnt even been able to finish the form, much less the other to-do items for my application. 207 39 It has a hopeful and positive vision of the world. xref Diverse teams can be professionally enriching as teammates are exposed to new skills and approaches to work. In that moment, as I munched on a chicken tamale, I realized how much I admired the beauty, complexity, and joy in Marias culture but had suppressed and devalued my own. 0000005234 00000 n 0000002800 00000 n Sitemap | Technical Support | Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Copyright 2023 Oregon Institute of Technology. startxref Roughly 64% of candidates research a company online before applying for an opening. While you can briefly mention another persons experience to provide context, be sure to keep the essay focused on you. - Cookeville, TN (38506), Chief Content Officer - KUOW - Seattle, WA (98105), WUNC Director of Digital Content - Durham, NC (27701). They look different, or think differently, than the population at large. She and I had a really special bond, even creating our own special language to leave each other secret notes and messages. Research shows that companies that embrace diversity are 1.7 times more innovative. I'll briefly summarize each perspective and then offer febrero 27, 2023. 0000041872 00000 n 0000023975 00000 n 0000001076 00000 n Fortunately, the student was able to receive advice on how to approach her supervisor about this issue. The man Tara is talking to is still experiencing oppression via microaggressions, or subtle acts of discrimination based on his race. This level should be tied both to the program/major and to real-world experience. x][sF~w-kaT*U/]qxhH-I9q /0l`|9,2bvtxxx9Cte\(R\Eghgod$a 5. 0000094315 00000 n Often, they represent individuals and groups unknown to, or ignored by, the mainstream news media. 245 0 obj Tara asks this man to write down how it makes him feel when he hears comments like the ones he has described. Diversity is about the way story ideas are developed and who does the reporting. It is important, however, to note the different contexts in which these spaces are being constructed. Companies that embrace ideas and practices from different perspectives create an inclusive culture where the employees become ambassadors for the company. 12 chapters | 0000000016 00000 n Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Although born and raised in North Carolina, I felt a cultural obligation to learn my mother tongue and reconnect with my homeland. After two years of all-day Saturday Chinese school, I finally visited Beijing for the first time, expecting I would finally belong. This show Tara that there is more work to do in order to comprehend and untangle the institutionalized, or entrenched and embedded, racism within the company. For example, graduate programs with a critical mass of diverse students may find that the minority students will teach (even if informally) the European American students to become more culturally competent. Doing sohelps us find fresh frames we can use toaddress and understandissues. In situations of violent conflict, for example, bringing young people together and providing safe spaces for them to reflect and share enables them to learn from each other. Conclude your essay with an insight about how your background or identity has affected your outlook, actions, and goals. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[342.81 647.0 540.0 665.0]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Connect with Center for Global Education, Conciliation Resources, Generations for Peace, and Prevention Institute, on Twitter. Finally, ethics refers to personal overarching moral perspectives derived from philosophical or religious instruction or study which inform our day-to-day behavior. The handbook included a chapter on Diversity, five case studies, and two checklists. I would have liked us to be stronger in denouncing it, in hindsight, he said. Right now, she is working with a company that wants to increase both their diversity and their inclusion, or how welcoming and open they are to different backgrounds and perspectives represented in the workplace. In fact, companies with greater diversity are 70% more likely to capture more markets. I appreciate the University of Michigans long-standing dedication to supporting students with disabilities in ways ranging from accessible housing to assistive technology. Dont presume your lived experiences are normal or boring just because youre used to them. It makes you less dependent on any one segment of the community, Woods said. The impact of diversity and cultural responsiveness are presented in the context of ethics in the practice of speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech-language-hearing-swallowing sciences. Financial returns. 0000060454 00000 n July 22, 2022. In addition to your main college essay, some schools and scholarships may ask for a supplementary essay focused on an aspect of your identity or background. To extend the ethics training example a bit further, an ethics train-ing program might integrate personal and organizational ethics. <<73CC1AE87EACB2110A00204A6310FF7F>]/Prev 499706>> <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 26 0 R 27 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> At the same time, this perspective has limitations, and it must be considered thoughtfully alongside other perspectives on the psychology of diversity. Identify how you will enrich the campus community, Share stories about your lived experience, Explain how your background or identity has affected your life, Frequently asked questions about college application essays, What makes them different from other applicants, Stories related to their background, identity, or experience, How their unique lived experience has affected their outlook, activities, and goals, Extracurricular activities related to diversity. 0000009595 00000 n %%EOF Diversity in decision-making equates to profitability in the global economy as evidenced by a 70% likelihood of capturing new markets by companies with a diverse workforce. Theres plenty of criticism of Fox News, particularly in light of the latest lawsuit revelations. endobj November 1, 2021 Also, diversity and multiculturalism are justified on the basis of beneficence and nonmaleficence in that psychologists with a diverse or multicultural perspective will do better at treating patients and will reduce the likelihood that they will harm patients. endobj Research showed that diverse teams are better at making decisions 87% of the time over non-diverse teams. The inclusion of multiple perspectives from youth and students with diverse backgrounds lends to the creation of an environment that more directly reflects the world outside the walls of the classroom. 209 0 obj dI$4yf"gR!Mtq.Q"t"~. And any discussion of ethics would be incomplete without it. For some students, it may be easy to identify what sets them apart from their peers. (RtY (\EI p[* ]t5 H,2t^"8V .]u={PB>8%Mp=!De`mw^b_8Jo(uzuC.zw^l5a}Mx}oy,i >so29Vcwq-N?@vo}q$4O:jdN"yIRZJ1`?m=;GUowsqj4a.Cg)=[ "8X[5]~. An integral part of this research is what makes the company an attractive place to work.. And 1 in 3 will not apply for a position at a company that lacks diversity. You should include specific actions and activities that you have done as a result of your insight. The literature on diversity management has mostly emphasized on organization culture; its impact on diversity openness; human resource management practices; institutional . For another student, the comment created anxiety because it is normative in her Asian culture to show great respect for hierarchy and not to challenge authority directly. Some scholarships are offered specifically for students who come from an underrepresented background or identity in higher education. The enforceable Standards, General (Aspirational) Principles, and personal sense of morality can overlap considerably. trailer According to Gallups report, How Millennials Want To Work and Live, 87% of participants said career and professional growth opportunities were important to them. Author (s) Praise 3. Studies have shown that, whether on a school campus, in a community centre, on a sports pitch, or in any setting that brings together diverse youth, ensuring all are heard helps to improve the overall performance not just of the individual, but also of the group that shares in and benefits from that diversity. Experiences allow us to taste, smell, hear, and see diversity and unity. It prioritizes action over depth of understanding. 2023 Editorial Projects in Education, Inc. For example, consider the experience of one psychologist supervisor who was trying very conscientiously to develop a supervisory relationship based on her deeply held moral values of trust and empowerment. Unique ways of thinking and ideologies aid in decision-making, brainstorming, and boost workplace etiquette. Some people might wonder about the connection between ethics and diversity. xref <> It helps create solidarity among people experiencing oppression. copyright 2003-2023 Study.com. Tara is a diversity consultant who works with schools and organizations to help them better understand diversity on a variety of levels. Step 2: Give an example of a time when you intentionally looked at other diverse and ethical perspectives in order to make a better/more ethical decision. This movement has a foundation in the underlying ethical foundations of our profession. Download Cover. Sometimes psychologists use the word, Ethics also refers to the General or Aspirational Principles that follow the Preamble in the APA Ethics Code. In middle school, I had relentlessly studied English grammar textbooks and received the highest marks. Our farm is my familys birthright and our livelihood, and I am eager to learn how to ensure the farms financial and technological success for future generations. Unlike the enforceable Standards, which can be the basis for a disciplinary complaint against a psychologist, the General Principles are guides for psychologists on how to excel in their professional roles. Additionally, colleagues have the opportunity to develop international networks. In that sense, diversity and multiculturalism have only a small overlap with ethics. Authentic experiences foster deep learning through immersion. Scribbr. 0000035722 00000 n Other comments he describes include, 'You're so much smarter than mostpeople like you.'. `+~F3J/\t=Pic`TQjQz)@Ish&5x(`,{!&/0 In fact, the majority of CEOs, when asked, What is the skill you value most in your people? answered Creativity. Thats because CEOs see the positive correlation between creativity and innovation. Or consider this last example: A psychologist sometimes worked with Spanish-surnamed patients and was always careful to ensure that they were comfortable using English (or getting an interpreter if they were not). A good diversity essay shows how you will add a unique perspective, identity, or experience to your prospective campus community. In order to recognize the harm that might occur, journalists need to understand the people they write about. And how would you raise awareness and communicate the importance to others at your school in your role on the Diversity and Ethics . By identifying competing perspectives, we avoid advancing just one viewpoint. In between her doctors appointments, keeping the house tidy, and keeping her comfortable, I took advantage of those few free moments to study for the GED. Know: Demonstrate factual knowledge of the foundations of diverse perspectives. This week we celebrate International Education Week, an opportunity to recognize and honor the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The second principle, independence, urges us to seek out and disseminate competing perspectives without being unduly influenced by those who would use their power or position counter to the public interest.It also notes that good ethical decisions benefit from collaboration. Though it may seem overwhelming when the voices of different cultures are contradictory, its essential to hear them all in order to decide what your next move as a team will be. %PDF-1.6 % Understand: Display understanding and awareness of others perspectives. Why schools want a diversity essay The greater knowledge you have, the more independence you have in doing your journalism., Finally, our third guiding principle minimize harm advises journalists to be compassionate and treat sources, subjects, and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect, not merely as a means to your journalistic ends.. 0000024157 00000 n 12 fast-writing strategies that will give you energy, focus and momentum. At the University of Michigan Engineering, I want to study engineering not only to emulate my mothers achievements and strength, but also to forge my own path as an engineer with disabilities. These courses must expose students to Diverse Perspectives for intellectual reasons: to keep students from seeing the world from just one perspective, to help them understand identity (both their own and those of others), how we construct it and how it effects how we relate to others, to defend against provincialism, etc. Diversity is an integral part of ethics. 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