UU101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Economic Inequality, Sexual Orientation
31 Jan 2017
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Understanding everyone is unique and recognize each others differences: dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs. Exploration must be done in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Moving beyond tolerance to embrace and celebrate the dimensions of diversity. Allows us to learn from others whose experiences, beliefs, and perspectives are different from our own which prompts critical thinking and the challenging of stereotypes. Fosters an appreciation for both group differences and commonalities. Leads to improved decision making processes by increasing creativity and innovation. Contributes to greater acceptance of people from different cultures and races and tolerance of people with different beliefs. Leads to awareness of and openness to cultural, racial, and value diversity as well as a greater commitment to improving interracial understanding. Leads to greater participation in community service and civic engagement. A broad term for action intended to create genuine equality, fairness, and respect among peoples.
