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1. CULTURAL
DIVERSITY

2. CULTURE
What Is Culture
culture can be understood as “a
particular way of life, which expresses
certain meanings and values not only in art
and learning, but also in institutions and
ordinary behavior”.
or
“is a set of assumptions people simply
accept without questions as they interact
with each other”

3. DIVERSITY
Conceptually, diversity may either be
understood as variety, in which all people are
regarded as unique individuals, or as
difference, in which specific groups of people
(e.g., non-whites and women), are regarded
as being different with respect to a dominant
group (e.g., white men).

4. CULTURAL
DIVERSITY
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
“Is the variety of human societies or culture
in a specific region,or in the world as a
whole.
As well as more obvious cultural differences
that exist between people, there are
significant variations in the societies
organise themselves.

5. Importance of cultural
diversity
Societies are increasingly diverse or are
increasingly capable of admitting the
diversity which has always existed within
their national boarders
Persons and groups have varied,
plural and dynamic identities

6. Cont……
Culture takes diverse forms across time and space.
This diversity is embodied in the uniqueness
and plurality of the identities of the groups
and
societies making up humankind.
As a source of exchange, innovation and creativity,
cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as
biodiversity is for nature.
In this sense, it is the common heritage of humanity
and should be recognized and affirmed for the
benefit of present and future generations.

7. Cont….
It provide the opportunity to peopleto
share their ideas
To transfer knowledge &experience
Provide advantage to minoritygroups.

8. Issues related cultural diversity
Stereotyped views aboutworkforce
Lack offamiliarity
Nation-specific workplaceenvironment
Tensions between valuing diversityand
maintaining the cohesion of a
heterogeneous group
Unequaldialogue
Culturalsilencing

9. Suggestions for addressing
diversity
Plan for diversity from the outset of a project
Reassess and adapt to each new team and to
each new environment
Bring to a team with respect to the diversity of a
group.
Improve communications techniques
Bring in outside help when needed
Adjust management techniques to suit the
situation

10. Steps to strengthen
diversity
• Develop a Network
• Establish a Forum
• Create a Centre
• Conduct a Conversation
• Conduct a Conversation
• Foster diversity in the media
• Celebrate diversity
• Promote dialogue
• Introduce training