11. The Electronic VillageThe Electronic Village
InternetInternet
Communication satellitesCommunication satellites
Cell phonesCell phones
Fax machinesFax machines
ComputersComputers
12. Success at schoolSuccess at school
and workand work
Gain skills in critical thinkingGain skills in critical thinking
Have pride in yourself and your cultureHave pride in yourself and your culture
Gain an ability to network and learnGain an ability to network and learn
from othersfrom others
Improve interpersonal skillsImprove interpersonal skills
Learn to be flexible and adapt to theLearn to be flexible and adapt to the
situationsituation
Develop cultural awarenessDevelop cultural awareness
13. Video: A Class DividedVideo: A Class Divided
(Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes)(Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/etc/view.html
16. RaceRace
A group of people who are perceived toA group of people who are perceived to
be physically different because of traitsbe physically different because of traits
such as facial features and color of skinsuch as facial features and color of skin
and hairand hair
17. EthnicityEthnicity
A sense of belonging to a particularA sense of belonging to a particular
culture and sharing the group’s beliefs,culture and sharing the group’s beliefs,
attitudes, skills, ceremonies andattitudes, skills, ceremonies and
traditionstraditions
Descends from a commonDescends from a common
group of ancestors usuallygroup of ancestors usually
from a particular country orfrom a particular country or
geographic areageographic area
18. EthnocentrismEthnocentrism
The belief that one’s own ethnic,The belief that one’s own ethnic,
religious or political group is superior toreligious or political group is superior to
all othersall others
An example of ethnocentrismAn example of ethnocentrism
is the belief that Columbusis the belief that Columbus
discovered the new world.discovered the new world.
19. CultureCulture
The behavior, beliefs and values sharedThe behavior, beliefs and values shared
by a group of peopleby a group of people
Language, morals and even foodLanguage, morals and even food
preferencespreferences
What we learn from theWhat we learn from the
people around uspeople around us
20. Gender and SexGender and Sex
Gender refers to the cultural differencesGender refers to the cultural differences
that distinguish males from femalesthat distinguish males from females
Different cultures raise men and womenDifferent cultures raise men and women
to act in specified waysto act in specified ways
Sex refers to anatomicalSex refers to anatomical
differencesdifferences
22. StereotypeStereotype
Based on generalizationsBased on generalizations
Can lead to discriminationCan lead to discrimination
Causes us to view others in limitedCauses us to view others in limited
waysways
24. Why do we stereotype?Why do we stereotype?
It is a fast way to make sense of theIt is a fast way to make sense of the
world.world.
We look for patterns to understand theWe look for patterns to understand the
world.world.
We are often unable or unwilling to findWe are often unable or unwilling to find
all the information we need.all the information we need.
Stereotypes result from fear of peopleStereotypes result from fear of people
who are different.who are different.
The media promotes stereotypes.The media promotes stereotypes.
25. Problems from StereotypesProblems from Stereotypes
We do not get to know persons asWe do not get to know persons as
individuals.individuals.
All members of a culture, ethnic groupAll members of a culture, ethnic group
or gender are not alike.or gender are not alike.
Stereotypes lead to prejudice andStereotypes lead to prejudice and
discrimination.discrimination.
26. PrejudicePrejudice
It means pre-judgementIt means pre-judgement
A harmful attitude based on aA harmful attitude based on a
stereotypestereotype
It results when people areIt results when people are
insecure about their identitiesinsecure about their identities
27. DiscriminationDiscrimination
When people are denied opportunitiesWhen people are denied opportunities
because of their differencesbecause of their differences
Prejudice and stereotype are oftenPrejudice and stereotype are often
involvedinvolved
28. RacismRacism
When one race or ethnic group holds aWhen one race or ethnic group holds a
negative attitude or perception of anothernegative attitude or perception of another
groupgroup
It is a prejudice based on raceIt is a prejudice based on race
Scientists accept the fact thatScientists accept the fact that
no race is superior to anotherno race is superior to another
People who believe that theirPeople who believe that their
race is superior are calledrace is superior are called
racistsracists
29. Cultural PluralismCultural Pluralism
When each group celebrates theWhen each group celebrates the
customs and traditions of their culturecustoms and traditions of their culture
while participating in the mainstreamwhile participating in the mainstream
societysociety
30. GenocideGenocide
The deliberate and systematicThe deliberate and systematic
destruction of a racial, political, religiousdestruction of a racial, political, religious
or cultural groupor cultural group
31. About 6 Billion People in the WorldAbout 6 Billion People in the World
If all were represented by 100 people, weIf all were represented by 100 people, we
would have:would have:
6161 AsiansAsians
1414 AfricansAfricans
1111 EuropeansEuropeans
99 Central and South AmericansCentral and South Americans
55 North Americans (Canada andNorth Americans (Canada and
the U.S.)the U.S.)
32. If you arrived from anotherIf you arrived from another
planet, how would youplanet, how would you
describe the average human?describe the average human?
33. The Alien ReportThe Alien Report
The average human being is of AsianThe average human being is of Asian
descent.descent.
50% of the people of the world suffer50% of the people of the world suffer
from malnutrition.from malnutrition.
80% live in substandard housing.80% live in substandard housing.
There are continuous wars and fightingThere are continuous wars and fighting
resulting in much human suffering.resulting in much human suffering.
34. The Alien ReportThe Alien Report
In our representative sample, six peopleIn our representative sample, six people
would own half of the wealth of thewould own half of the wealth of the
world.world.
These 6 people would includeThese 6 people would include
3 from the U.S.3 from the U.S.
2 from Japan2 from Japan
1 from Germany1 from Germany
35. The Human Genome ProjectThe Human Genome Project
shows we are all alike inside.shows we are all alike inside.
36. The Human Genome ProjectThe Human Genome Project
Human beings are 99.9 % identical.Human beings are 99.9 % identical.
Each person has a unique combinationEach person has a unique combination
of DNA which forms his or her geneticof DNA which forms his or her genetic
code.code.
We all evolved in the last 100,000 yearsWe all evolved in the last 100,000 years
from the same small number of tribesfrom the same small number of tribes
that migrated out of Africa andthat migrated out of Africa and
colonized the world.colonized the world.
37. The Human Genome ProjectThe Human Genome Project
The genes responsible for outwardThe genes responsible for outward
appearance are only .01 percent.appearance are only .01 percent.
People who lived near the equatorPeople who lived near the equator
evolved dark skin to protect fromevolved dark skin to protect from
ultraviolet rays.ultraviolet rays.
People who lived far from the equatorPeople who lived far from the equator
evolved lighter skins to produceevolved lighter skins to produce
vitamin D from very little sunlight.vitamin D from very little sunlight.
39. SymbolsSymbols
Symbols are a word that stands forSymbols are a word that stands for
something else.something else.
Problems arise when we assume theProblems arise when we assume the
symbol has only one meaning and thatsymbol has only one meaning and that
everyone understands the symbol theeveryone understands the symbol the
same say.same say.
40. ““Dog” has many meanings:Dog” has many meanings:
He is a lucky dog.He is a lucky dog.
The book is dog-eared.The book is dog-eared.
My dogs hurt.My dogs hurt.
May I have a doggy bag?May I have a doggy bag?
He led a dog’s life.He led a dog’s life.
He was in the dog house.He was in the dog house.
Doggone it!Doggone it!
He ate a hot dog.He ate a hot dog.
42. Communicate Across CulturesCommunicate Across Cultures
Communication is difficult and errorsCommunication is difficult and errors
are likely.are likely.
The message sent is not always theThe message sent is not always the
message received.message received.
Give people time to think and respond.Give people time to think and respond.
Speaking louder does not help.Speaking louder does not help.
Check your understanding of theCheck your understanding of the
message.message.
43. Communicate Across CulturesCommunicate Across Cultures
If you feel insulted, remember that youIf you feel insulted, remember that you
can be misinterpreting the message.can be misinterpreting the message.
Remain calm and treat others withRemain calm and treat others with
respect.respect.
Study a different language.Study a different language.
Use nonverbal communication.Use nonverbal communication.
Don’t forget your sense of humor!Don’t forget your sense of humor!
44. Another type of diversity. . .Another type of diversity. . .
45. Understanding SexualUnderstanding Sexual
OrientationOrientation
10% of the population is gay, lesbian or10% of the population is gay, lesbian or
bisexual.bisexual.
Homosexuality is not something thatHomosexuality is not something that
one chooses or learns to be.one chooses or learns to be.
Approximately one out of four familiesApproximately one out of four families
has a gay member of the family.has a gay member of the family.
46. How can you learn toHow can you learn to
appreciate diversity?appreciate diversity?
47. Appreciating DiversityAppreciating Diversity
Educate yourself about other culturesEducate yourself about other cultures
and people who are different from you.and people who are different from you.
Take pride in and explore your ownTake pride in and explore your own
heritage.heritage.
Value diversity and accept theValue diversity and accept the
differences of others.differences of others.
View differences as an opportunity forView differences as an opportunity for
learning.learning.
48. Appreciating DiversityAppreciating Diversity
Travel to other countries.Travel to other countries.
Study another language.Study another language.
Find common ground.Find common ground.
Avoid judgments based on physicalAvoid judgments based on physical
appearance.appearance.
Teach your children to value diversity.Teach your children to value diversity.
49. Assignment: Diversity PosterAssignment: Diversity Poster
Use the 5X8Use the 5X8
card to describecard to describe
what makes youwhat makes you
unique. Useunique. Use
drawings,drawings,
magazinemagazine
photos, colors.photos, colors.
51. Please Do Not IncludePlease Do Not Include
SexSex
GunsGuns
ViolenceViolence
DrugsDrugs
AlcoholAlcohol
52. Stages of Ethical Development:Stages of Ethical Development:
William PerryWilliam Perry
DualismDualism
MultiplicityMultiplicity
RelativismRelativism
Commitment in RelativismCommitment in Relativism
53. DualismDualism
Think in terms of black or white, good orThink in terms of black or white, good or
bad, right or wrongbad, right or wrong
Role models or authorities determineRole models or authorities determine
what is “right”what is “right”
Decisions based on commonDecisions based on common
stereotypesstereotypes
54. MultiplicityMultiplicity
There are multiple possibilities andThere are multiple possibilities and
answersanswers
Authorities disagree on what is “right” orAuthorities disagree on what is “right” or
“wrong”“wrong”
We defend our position, but realize thatWe defend our position, but realize that
everyone has a right to his or hereveryone has a right to his or her
opinionopinion
55. RelativismRelativism
What is right is based on our ownWhat is right is based on our own
values and culturevalues and culture
We weigh the evidence and try toWe weigh the evidence and try to
support our opinions based on data andsupport our opinions based on data and
evidenceevidence
56. Commitment in RelativismCommitment in Relativism
In an uncertain world, we makeIn an uncertain world, we make
decisions about careers, politics, anddecisions about careers, politics, and
personal relationships based on ourpersonal relationships based on our
personal values.personal values.
We make certain commitments aboutWe make certain commitments about
the way we wish to live our lives.the way we wish to live our lives.
We defend our values, but respect theWe defend our values, but respect the
values of others.values of others.
57. Keys to Success:Keys to Success:
Diversity is valuable andDiversity is valuable and
people are important.people are important.
The Dash Movie:The Dash Movie:
http://www.thedashmovie.com/http://www.thedashmovie.com/
