Appreciating Diversity: Living in a Multicultural World

Tips for Appreciating and Embracing Diversity

Respecting and appreciating diversity begins with a critical evaluation of ourselves. We can begin to appreciate diversity by:

• Increasing our understanding of our own and others’ worldview
• Examining critically our attitudes towards people who are different from us
• Identifying the origin of our negative reactions and recognizing our biases
• Being willing to talk, listen, and learn
• Being aware how discrimination operates, who it privileges, and who it harms
• Speaking out against insensitive remarks and discriminatory behaviors
• Respecting and accepting differences
• Creating and/or allowing space for different activities, routines, practices
• Respecting and supporting difference in our institutions and communities
• Acting as a role model
• Human diversity is a gift. Appreciating and celebrating this can help us all lead happier and more productive lives.

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