Cultural Diversity

Thinking about diversity and inclusion

The dimension of cultural diversity consists of gender, race, religion, age, ethnic heritage, education, language, and more (Schaefer, 2011). The social roles and geographic regions are some of the results leading to cultural diversity throughout the world. These diversities tend to become variable, depending on the needs of humans, and through human evolution changes have occurred.

According to Harvey and Allard, 2009 some countries with a cultural growth has fallen behind, although some countries progressed in science, technology, and art over time. Chapter 17 also explains how older Hispanic and African Americans rely more on social networks, friends, and family than systems that provide organizational support. Because of their large incapacity that results in poor health and low income, older Hispanics, and African Americans are in need of substantial support from other family members than older white people.

I identify with the African American group. The members of this social circle have in common is not showing the importance of family and respect for adults. Most African American families do not help each other when other members of the family require assistance with financial and medical help. They tend to talk fast, loud, and very gesticulating with their hands to communicate with others in society. Some African Americans are happy people but some people are not happy with the way things are going in their lives, such as money, family, and sense of belonging. The African Americans experiences mostly gang related issues, low income, and educated. This group is not punctual concerning work or events. Most Americans and other cultures are punctual concerning work and participating in events. This group is also known for using bad English, especially in education, music, and on the streets. Most African American have come a long way in America, and taking more pride in family life, money, education, career, and learning other languages.

Diversity deals with the variety of people. They have difference in the way they think, education, gender, culture, and age. In the labor environment diversity is important because it helps build higher productivity in the workplace. Companies will evaluate employees based on the type of skills they possess to determine the best area of performance for that particular employee. This can help improve the relationship between the vendors, customers, employees, and employers. Inclusion deals with developing a healthy way to respond and acknowledge diversity and emotions to help increase one's ability to manage and also manage other people in personal settings and the workplace. Inclusion help bring ideas to the company that can assist with diversifying the company and increase sales. Inclusion is in place to challenge creativity of humans with new projects for future success (Harvey, C. P.,