Cultural diversity refers to having different races, cultures, religions and backgrounds within a community. It exists in the variety of human societies and cultures in a region or worldwide. Some positive effects of cultural diversity include cultures mixing to create peace, good trade between countries, and exposure to various ethnic celebrations and perspectives. However, some negative effects can include ethnic prejudices leading to disagreements about status, differences seeming too great and myths being believed, and potential for discrimination and social unrest. While ethnicity is defined by ancestry and inherited traits, culture is a social phenomenon defined by the characteristics of a society and is acquired rather than inherited. Accommodations for different ethnic groups have increased, such as integrated housing and a diverse cabinet of ministers.

1. Cultural
Diversity
Presented by: Shaquanie Brown, Kimesha
Whyte & Timera Foster

2. The Positive and Negative
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Definition of the term
Cultural Diversity
Effects
Cultural Diversity
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Table of Contents
Ethnic and Cultural
Differences
Accommodation made
among different ethnic
groups
Differences between the two
terms
With respect space, political
and economic power and social
visibility

3. Cultural Diversity
Cultural diversity is having people of
different races, cultures, religions,
nationalities, ethnic groups and
backgrounds making up a community.
Cultural diversity is the variety of
human society and culture in a specific
region or even in the world. It exists
between people, such as language, dress,
tradition and the way people interact
with their environment.

4. Cultural Diversity Effects
Positive Effects Negative Effects
Cultures mix- that is, bringing different
ethnic groups together to create
peace and harmony.
Ethnic prejudices between different
groups would lead to disagreements
about stature in society
There is good trade between
countries- when countries come
together it increases the skills in the
labour market
Differences appear to be very great
that myths and misconceptions of the
other race or ethnic groups are
believed as fact.
Variety of ethnic celebrations-
members are introduced to foods,
festivals, music and celebrations,
fashion, handicraft and cultural
expressions such as dance.
There may be feelings of
discrimination which may lead to
social unrest such as outbreaks of
ethnic violence, labour riots, etc.
People may appreciate other cultures
and a range of perspectives by
growing up in society. Example, being
invited to celebrations and festivals.
There may be overpopulation from
people coming in where their culture
is flourishing.

5. Ethnic and Cultural Differences
The main difference between ethnicity and culture is that ethnicity is the division of groups of
people depending on their ancestry, culture or other special characteristics of the society in
which he/she is born into. Culture, on the other hand, is a social phenomenon which explains
the characteristics of a particular society. However, an individual may inherit both an ethnicity
and culture at birth, and he/she is able to change these in later years according to their will.
These are not rigid social values.
Ethnicity can be identified based of
the physical appearance beliefs, and
practices
Ethnicity is biologically
inherited
Culture can not be identified based in
the appearance. It is represented mostly
in material items
Culture is socially acquired
Ethnic mobility is possible if
there is acceptance from both
ethnic groups
Culture is very dynamic, and
anybody can acquire others’
cultural traits

6. Accommodation made among
different Ethnic Groups
Years ago Afro-trini, Chinese, Indo-trini living different areas such as Arima, St.
Joseph, San Fernando, Debe, etc.
In recent years different ethnic groups have begun to live together in unity.
Honourable Prime Minister Miss Kamla Persad Bissessar developed a cabinet
comprising of a variety of races and religions.
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) builds houses in rural areas in
which they accommodate people of different races and religions. Political
and economic power and social visibility.

7. THANK YOU!
This is the End of our Presentation.