ࡱ > S U R '` ` bjbj{P{P 4d : : / 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 j : : : : : $ h a j M 4 4 4 : : I ' ' ' R 4 : 4 : ' ' ' 4 4 R : . ЎH{ C . _ 0 & , q R R 4 f d ' C H T 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 DEFINITIONS OF DIVERSITY 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 mo v i n g b e y o n d s i m p l e t o l e r a n c e t o e m b r a c i n g a n d c e l e b r a t i n g t h e r i c h d i m e n s i o n s o f d i v e r s i t y c o n t a i n e d w i t h i n e a c h i n d i v i d u a l . "U n i v e r s i t y o f O r e g o n D i v e r s i t y i s " o t h e r n e s s , " o r t h o s e h u m a n q u a l i t i e s t h a t a r e d i f f e r e n t f r o m o u r o w n a n d o u t s i d e t h e g r o u p s to which we belong, yet are present in other individuals and groups. It is important to distinguish between the primary and secondary dimensions of diversity. Primary dimensions are the following: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race and sexual orientation. Secondary dimensions of diversity are those that can be changed, and include, but are not limited to: educational background, geographic location, income, marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, an d w o r k e x p e r i e n c e s . "U n i v e r s i t y o f M a r y l a n d D i v e r s i t y m e a n s d i f f e r e n c e s a m o n g g r o u p s o f p e o p l e a n d i n d i v i d u a l s b a s e d o n r a c e , e t h n i c i t y , s o c i o e c o n o m i c s t a t u s , g e n d e r , l a n g u a g e , e x c e p t i o n a l i t i e s , r e l i g i o n , s e x u a l o r i e n t a t i o n , a n d g e o g r a p h i c r e g i o n i n w h i c h t h e y l i v e . "N a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n f o r M u l t i c u l t u r a l E d u c a t i o n T o c e l e b r a t e d i v e r s i t y i s t o a p p r e c i a t e a n d v a l u e i n d i v i d u a l d i f f e r e n c e s . A l t h o u g h t h e t e r m i s o f t e n u s e d t o r e f e r t o d i f f e r e n c e s b a s e d o n r a c e , e t h n i c i t y , g e n d e r , a g e , r e l i g i o n , d i s a b i l i t y , national origin, and sexual orientation, diversity encompasses an infinite range of individuals unique characteristics and experiences, including communication styles, physical characteristics such as height and weight, and speed of learning and comprehension. "S o c i e t y f o r H u m a n R e s o u r c e M a n a g e m e n t D i v e r s i t y i s a b o u t e a c h p e r s o n c o m i n g t o t e r m s w i t h h i s o r h e r a t t i t u d e s , b e l i e f s , a n d e x p e c t a t i o n s a b o u t o t h e r s a n d g a i n i n g c o m f o r t w i t h d i f f e r e n t n e s s . D i v e r s i t y i s b i g e n o u g h t o i n c l u d e e v e r y o n e y o u n g a n d o l d , h o m e l e s s a n d a f f l u e n t , i m m i g r a n t a n d n a t i v e , w h i t e a n d b l a c k a n d g o e s b e y o n d r a c e a n d g e n d e r . A l l h u m a n b e i n g s h a v e b e e n s o c i a l i z e d t o b e h a v e i n c e r t a i n w a y s , a n d a l l o f u s a r e a t t i m e s b o t h p e r p e t r a t o r s a n d v i c t i m s o f d i s c r i m i n a t i o n a n d s t e r e o t y p e s . "S o c i e t y for Human Resource Management Diversity refers to the variety of backgrounds and characteristics found among humankind; thus, it embraces all aspects of human similarities and differences. Yet, we recognize that various preconceived notions, especially about our differences, have often resulted in inequitable treatment and discriminatory practices. While we support diversity as an inclusive concept, reality compels us to focus considerable attention to addressing issues related to those individuals and groups that have historically been excluded from societys mainstream. Diversity can also be considered as the process of establishing relationships, policies, and procedures that support individuals and foster productive communities. This aspect of diversity assists us in creating a culture that attains operational excellence while providing opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential. "U n i v e r s i t y o f C e n t r a l F l o r i d a D i v e r s i t y m e a n s l o o k i n g f o r a r i c h v a r i e t y o f v o i c e s , p e r s p e c t i v e s , p e r s u a s i o n s , i d e a s , u n d e r s t a n d i n g , c u l t u r e , r e l i g i o n , l i f e s t y l e s , p o l i t i c s , a n d m o r e , i n a d d i t i o n t o t r a d i t i o n a l i s s u e s w e a s s o c i a t e w i t h t h e t o p i c , s u c h a s r a c e , e t h n i c i t y , g e n d e r , s e x u a l o r i e n t a t i o n , a g e , g e o g r a p h y , a b i l i t i e s , p o l i t i c s , i d e o l o g y , l a n g u a g e , a n d m u c h m o r e . "A l y C o l n , D i v e r s i t y P r o g r a m D i r e c t o r , T h e P o y n t e r I n s t i t u t e D i v e r s i t y r e f e r s t o t h e c o l l e c t i o n o f i n d i v i d u a l q u a l i t i e s t h a t r e f l e c t a p e rsons fundamental nature and contribute to his/her effectiveness, to include race, gender, ethnicity, religion, culture, talents, age, creativity, and socioeconomic background. Diversity is not just another word for equal opportunity, though that is clearly still a priority for us. Today, it needs to be about much more. It needs to be about the incredible power of the new and different ideas that come naturally from the attributes our people bring with them from society. Those attributes include culture and background, as well as ones age, education, and wealth. Goals include: improving diversity, recruiting and retention; monitoring and assessing diversity advancement and program selection rates, using the results to determine better indicators of success; and sustaining a culture that values diversity through continuous education and training. "C h i e f o f N a v a l P e r s o n n e l , V i c e A d m i r a l G e r r y H o e w i n g T h e c o n c e p t o f d i v e r s i t y i s w a t e r e d d o w n f r o m a c o m m i t m e n t t o o p e n o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r h i s t o r i c a l l y d i s a d v a n t a g e d g r o u p s b e c a u s e i n s t i t u t i o n s a r e w o r r i e d a b o u t g o i n g a g a i n s t r e c e n t c o u r t c a s e s . A d d i t i o n a lly, substantial members of the majority believe the best hope for reducing racial inequality lies in remedies that are fair to them while offering the minority the hope of improved well being. These remedies are thought to be non-race-based, because they seek to improve the well being of the minority groups without consciously making the majority worse off. Hence, application of diversity is inadvertently used in light of majoritys benefit. Being committed to fairness does not necessarily result to equal treatment of the under privileged. Diversity should allow equal access to power and privileges accorded to the majority. Therefore, the immediate goal for the society is to enhance equality through rigorous innovations of principles necessary to put all of its members to par and to dismantle all institutions of racism, bigotry, discrimination, stereotyping, impartiality, and malice. "J a m e s M b u v a , N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y D i v e r s i t y r e c o g n i z e s a n d i n c l u d e s t h e f o l l o w i n g c a t e g o r i e s : r a c e , c o l o r , a g e , e t h n i c i t y r e l i g i o n , g e n d e r , s e x u a l o r i e n t a t i o n , p h y s i c a l a b i l i t y , m e n t a l a b i l i t y , o t h e r h e a l t h i m p a i r m e n t s , a n d s o c i o e c o n o m i c s t a t u s . "F u l l e r t o n College The first layer of diversity is individual personality. Internal dimensions of diversity are: age, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, and race. External dimensions are: geographic location, recreational habits, personal habits, income, religion, educational background, work experience, marital status, parental status, and appearance. Organizational dimensions are: functional level/classification, work content/field, seniority, division/department/unit/group, work location, union affiliation, and management status. The broadest definition of diversity goes beyond visible traits and/or characteristics. It emphasizes the importance of inclusiveness and examining similarities as well as differences. The following list represents some of the dimensions which can be used to distinguish humans from one another and which fall under the definition of diversity: geographical location, ethnic background, racial background, abilities/disabilities/challenges, religious background, spiritual background, family heritage & customs, gender, age, language & communication style, socioeconomic status, cognitive style, physical & mental health, skin color, international issues/nationality, occupation, working habits, societal heritage & customs, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, physical appearance, suburban/urban/rural life. "M a r i c o p a C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e s H u m a n d i v e r s i t y i s v a r i e t y a n d o t h e r n e s s . I t i n c l u d e s , b u t m a y n o t b e l i m i t e d t o , a g e , e t h n i c i t y , g e n d e r , r e l i g i o n , p h y s i c a l o r m e n t a l a b i l i t i e s a n d d i s a b i l i t i e s , s o c i o e c o n o m i c s t a t u s , s e x u a l o r i e n t a t i o n , g e n d e r i d e n t i t y , a n d national origin. In promoting diversity, the University pledges to respect and value personal uniqueness and differences, to seek to attract diverse faculty, staff, and students, to challenge stereotypes, and to promote sensitivity and inclusion. It understands that its staff, faculty, and students must reflect the diversity of the metropolitan area and beyond. It takes seriously its commitment to diversity as expressed in the Mission Statement and Strategic Academic Plan. "U n i v e r s i t y o f T o l e d o O u r d e f i n i t i o n o f d i v e r s i t y g o e s b e y o n d r a c e a n d g e n d e r . 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