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This document discusses cultural diversity and multiculturalism. It notes that cultural differences should bring people together through shared strengths rather than divide them. Diversity exists in many aspects of life including language, dress, traditions, beliefs, physical appearance, interests and religion. While the US population is currently around 40% white, 30% African American, 20% Hispanic, and 5% Asian, embracing diversity through activities like learning about other cultures can help people understand each other and make positive changes. International organizations like UNESCO also promote linguistic diversity and cultural expressions.
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Diversity
- 1. DIVERSITY Different ≠ Bad or Wrong
- 2. cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity.-- Robert Alan
- 3. “variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region, or in the world as a whole” Multiculturalism is the acceptance or promotion of multiple ethnic cultures.
- 5. The way they dress
- 6. Tradition
- 7. Beliefs
- 8. Hair color
- 9. Eye Color
- 12. Skills
- 17. Make new friends
- 19. Mix it up!
- 20. Smile
- 21. Spread the word
- 23. UNESCO promotes linguistic diversity and multilingualism Heritage Diversity of Cultural Expressions http://www.unesco.org/en/languages-and-multilingualism/
- 24. Let´s join hands so together we can change the world…
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