I asked three people about culture and diversity. I ask one male co-worker, one female co-worker, and a friend who is of a different race than I.
My male co-worker, Jimmie, stated that culture is the need to historically analyze and preserve the traditions of the past.
He also wrote that diversity is the ability to respect, understand, and harbor multiple viewpoints, opinions, and cultures, to better enrich a community.
These statements I agree with. The statements were very forward and I agree that diversity can better a community, i never thought of it that way but it could bring people together in a sense.
Another co-worker who is of Indian decent stated that culture is a group or family of people generaly from the same geographic location.
To me this is a little too broad, but goes to show that not everyone knows what culture is about.
Her definition of diversity was people from different backgrounds, geographically, financially, etc, with their own traditions.
This definition was a little more specific and seemed to beeter suit what I was expecting.
The last person I asked about this was a young lady who is only 19 years old and has had no college training. I was interested to see what her response was.
Culture is traditions habits, foods, and ways of living, following certain rituals/religion in day to day life.
Very good, not what I was expecting.
Diversity is people from differnet cultures, that are in the same community, it can be called diversity.
This is true but not exactly what I was asking. I'm glad she tried though.
Interesting discussion...As I have read several of my classmate's blogs this week,it is interesting to see the various responses regarding culture and diversity. During my group discussion, one of the individuals expressed that cultures are not really respected. They also expressed that we, as a society, are just now beginning to become sensitive, as well as, respect diverse cultures. I hope you will check my blog out. I enjoyed reading yours.
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