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Diversity
Discuss diversity
Recognize who is a “Protected Class”
Discuss real life scenarios
Identify cultural differences
Communicate more effectively within a multicultural workplace
OBJECTIVES
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The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect.
It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.
It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.
Definition of Diversity:
“Valuing diversity means appreciating and encouraging people to be who they really are, helping them develop their full potential, and utilizing their special talents, skills, ideas and creativity.”
- Ken Blanchard
Valuing Diversity
EEOC
AGE
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) only forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older. It does not protect workers under the age of 40, although some states do have laws that protect younger workers from age discrimination.
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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DISIBILITY
The Americans With Disabilities Act makes it unlawful for employers with 15 or more employees to discriminate against qualified employees on the basis of a disability. Reasonable accommodation must be provided unless it would pose an undue hardship to an employer.
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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EQUAL PAY/COMPENSATION
The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal.
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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NATIONAL ORIGIN
National origin discrimination involves treating people (applicants or employees) unfavorably because they are from a particular country or part of the world, because of ethnicity or accent, or because they appear to be of a certain ethnic background (even if they are not).
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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RACE/COLOR DISCRIMINATION
Race discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because he/she is of a certain race or because of personal characteristics associated with race (such as hair texture, skin color, or certain facial features). Color discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of skin color complexion.
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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PREGNANCY
The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, such as leave and health insurance, and any other term or condition of employment.
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
Religious discrimination involves treating a person (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs. The law protects not only people who belong to traditional, organized religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, but also others who have sincerely held religious, ethical or moral beliefs.
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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SEX
Sex discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of that person’s sex.
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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GENDER IDENTITY
Gender identity discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of that person’s gender identity. (California State law)
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Sexual orientation discrimination involves treating someone (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of that person’s sexual preference. (California State law)
Who are the “Protected Classes”?
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Learned - The process is called enculturation
Shared – There is no “culture of one”
Patterned – People think and live in patterns
Mutually Constructed – Through social interaction
Arbitrary – Created by humans
Internalized - Habitual and taken for granted
What is culture?
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LA County has a population of over 9.9 million. This makes it’s population larger than 42 states. Approximately 33% of the residents in California live in Los Angeles County. This population includes:
1,000,000 residents of African American ancestry
Largest urban American Indian population in U.S.
3,000,000 residents of European ancestry
Did you know…
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Largest population of persons of Filipino descent outside of Philipines
Largest population of persons of Mexican descent outside of Mexico
Largest population of Korean descent outside Korea
Largest Iranian population in U.S. Largest population of persons of Armenian
descent outside Armenia Largest pop. of Samoan descent in the world Largest Japanese descent in the U.S.
Did you know…
Population Projections: LA
Source: US Census Bureau; LA County Human Relations Commission
What percent of the students in our schools speak a language other than English at home?
In the United States – 13% In California – 28% In Los Angeles County – 53% What percent of the population was born in
a different country? Los Angeles – 40% The World – 2%
Do you know…
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Communication is verbal and non-verbal - 30% is verbal (words, tone, pace, volume) - 70% is non-verbal (body language, facial
expressions) Mis-communication Same behavior (non-verbal) means different
things in different cultures. Same words (verbal) may mean different
things in different cultures.
Managing Cross-Cultural Communication
As our world becomes “smaller”, the risk of offending and being offended becomes greater.
Definition of behavior: The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.
What does that behavior mean?
As you are talking to someone, what does it mean if that person won’t look you in the eye?
What does it mean when someone is smiling and nodding to you as you are talking?
What does that behavior mean?
What does it mean when two people of the same sex are walking down the street holding hands?
What does that behavior mean?
Reverend Eric Law
R = take RESPONSIBILITY for what you say and feel without blaming others
E = use EMPATHETIC listening S = be SENSITIVE to differences in communication
styles P = PONDER what you hear and feel before you
speak E = EXAMINE your own assumptions and
perceptions C = keep CONFIDENTIALITY T = TRUST the other to speak and listen with
integrity
RESPECT
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Be sensitive and aware of others
around you
We all have some
prejudice
Consciously decide not to act on stereotypes
Acknowledge your own fear
about confronting prejudice
Dealing with Differences
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Do not tolerate racial, sexual, disability jokes, innuendos, pictures or gestures. What you permit, you promote.
Try not to preach
The problems of other employees may have
nothing to do with race, sex, disability, etc. but
may be caused by misunderstandings
Seek information and talk to others who are different
from you
Dealing with Differences
OAAC
Several students in your class are from the same ethnic group. They often speak to each other in their native language. Some of your English speaking students have complained that they don’t think the others should be speaking their native language in the classroom. When they walk in a room, the non-native speakers start whispering or laughing. They are sure that the people from the same ethnic group are talking about them. In fact, you have observed this behavior.
Vignette #1
OAAC
Think of a recent feedback situation where you gave feedback to an employee or co-worker from a different background.
1. I built a relationship first. 2. I was positive, telling what I wanted, not
what I didn’t want. 3. I gave feedback in a low key and private way 4. I assured the individual of my respect for
her/him. 5. I made observations about behaviors and
conditions, not judgments about the person.
Intercultural Feedback Checklist
Several workers at your construction site approach you to make you aware of a safety issue. There is a union carpenter on the jobsite, who happens to be completely deaf. There is a tower crane that picks material daily, as well as numerous other obstacles on the job site. This deaf person is making them nervous and fearful for their safety, how do you respond?
Vignette #2
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What group do you think is most discriminated against?
Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends. Maya Angelou
In closing…
Questions?