Embrace your diversity-Diversity and Inclusion

1. Diversity and Inclusion
EMBRACING THE FACES
OF MANY COLOURS

2. DIVERSITY AND
INCLUSION
Presented by
Miss NW Kgomo
23/08/21

4. Presentation aim
To introduce DIVERSITY
and INCLUSION so that
both diversity and
inclusion can be
promoted and
embraced.
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5. Diversity and Inclusion
Presentation objectives
At the end of the presentation participants should be able to:
1. Define diversity and inclusion
2. Identify the components of diversity
3. Understand the importance of diversity
4. Understand the importance of inclusion
5. Understand the difference between diversity and inclusion

6. What comes to your mind when we say the
word DIVERSITY ?

7. What is diversity ?
Diversity is the value, respect, and appreciation for
the similarities and differences that make people
unique and special.
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8. Diversity can
be along the
dimensions of:
Race
Age
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Ethnicity
Culture
Socio-economic status
Political and religious beliefs
Disabilities
Different ideologies or perspectives

9. Activity: How are you DIVERSE ?
No two people are the same! We are all unique and special.
Write down four(4) things that you think make you different from
others. Use a two(2) from the list below and think of two(2) things on
your own, then share with the group.
• Race
• Ethnicity
• Gender
• Age
• Religious and political beliefs

10. Why is diversity important?
Diversity is important because it:
Promotes respect, appreciation, and understanding of the unique characteristics of
individuals.
Reduces the use of stereotypes, racial biases, and other prejudices.
Reduces discrimination.
Teaches us to value other people’s perspectives.

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12. Inclusion
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13. What is inclusion ?
• Inclusion is the act of creating an environment where everyone
is authentically valued, appreciated, and respected.
• Inclusion puts together the practice of diversity into action by
creating an environment where race, different perspectives,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and different
beliefs are socially and culturally accepted, respected, and
appreciated.

14. Inclusion starts
with ‘’I’’
“One person can accept
another’s differences as
strengths and start a chain
reaction. Inclusion starts
with “I”.’’https://youtu.be/ceruifzy_xk
Question: Are you
inclusive?

15. Why is inclusion
important?
Inclusion is important because it:
• Promotes respect for others.
• Promotes positive self-image and boost self-esteem.
• Allows individuals from different backgrounds to achieve their full
potential.
• Enforces good values
• Helps us value diversity
• Creates a common ground between individuals. For example, we see the
person first before we can see the disability, race, gender, ethnicity, etc.

16. Difference between DIVERSITY and INCLUSION
DIVERSITY INCLUSION
• Diversity is simply a representation of
many different types of people
(gender, race, ability, religion, etc.).
• Diversity focuses on the differences
and similarities that people have.
• Diversity is when you acknowledge
that there are different(diverse)
people in your team.
• Inclusion is the deliberate act of
welcoming, valuing, and appreciating
diversity and creating an environment
where all different kinds of people can
thrive and succeed.
• Inclusion is when the diverse people in
your team feel safe, welcomed,
supported, and encouraged to fully
participate and be on equal footing as
everyone else.

17. Therefore:
Diversity is a fact ( Race,
gender, etc.)
Inclusion is a behavior( The
act/ Practice of diversity)

18. Discussion: How has DIVERSITY
affected you?
Have you ever had a
good or bad
experience with
circumstances
involving diversity?
Example: A
misunderstanding
due to a language
barrier(language
difference).

19. QUESTIONS!

20. Sources
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21. Sources cont.
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22. THANK YOU!