Diversity in small groups is
valuable because it brings in different perceptions and visions when solving
complex problems. Diversity breaks the monotonous pattern of decision-making
and displays a more cohesive power of the group to draw any conclusion. Since
there are people from different backgrounds working together they add value to
the group in an unconventional way and can reach to their goal in a most
creative manner. However, I don’t think valuing diversity comes easily because
people are attached to their own racial, cultural, ethnic group so much so that
they start seeing people out of their group as odd men out. On the whole US is
very diverse, but California especially is an extremely diverse state. And as
we all know the best of artists, engineers, musicians, actors, scientists,
technological innovations originate from this place. According to me, the best
way to enhance a group’s ability to value diversity is by educating them about
the richness of other cultures, their traditions, beliefs and their
contribution in our society.
Good evening "Spring Blogger" I will agree with you that best of artists,engineers,musicians,actors,scientists,technological innovations originate from the great state of California.
ReplyDeleteI will also agree with you on that people are attached to their own racial,cultural group so much that start seeing people out of their own group as odd men out. I have experienced this first hand at in high school, and in the work place. Growing up I went to a school that was dominate Mexicans and whites, so when there was a group of blacks, or Filipinos they just stuck within their own group and were hardly ever seen associating within a different culture.
I have experienced this at work, in this place I was the odd man out, I was working in a place that was dominate Asian. Even though I was nice to everyone there were certain people that just did not like me whether it be because I was young,different race or whatever you could feel the tension when I was in the room. The only way that the tension ended was when we worked together and found out more about the person such as traditions,beliefs and what we did in society.
Good opening post for the week, keep up the good work.
Hi Spring Blogger,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your idea to educate people about other cultures. I know I'm not alone when I say that I have a limited knowledge of other cultures, and I think teaching people about other cultures and values will not only give people a better understanding of others, but a sense of openness and appreciation for the ideas and insights of all the cultures around us. And like you mentioned, California is a very diverse state and having students and employees that understand each other and are able to be more cohesive can only lead to good things. Good post!
Hi Spring Blogger,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your post and I agree with many of your comments. The line that I really connected with was “Diversity breaks the monotonous pattern of decision-making and displays a more cohesive power of the group to draw any conclusion” If every person was the same and everyone thought the same we would live in a world without innovators or creators. People from different backgrounds have different points of views. The reason is because different cultures have different norms and their points of view reflect their norms. It is very true people will become so attached to their own culture that they will disregard others. As Americans we often view anything other than the “American Way” as being foreign or wrong. This is how many others view their own culture and it creates a barrier that is hard to get over. This is exactly why it is hard for people to value diversity