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Diversity

Diversity. Chapters 9. Think, Pair, Share. Situation… You are planning a trip with 20 people The goal of the trip is to take a diverse group of people. Questions…. What is diversity? What characteristics would you look for to make your trip diverse?.

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Diversity

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  1. Diversity Chapters 9

  2. Think, Pair, Share • Situation… • You are planning a trip with 20 people • The goal of the trip is to take a diverse group of people. • Questions…. • What is diversity? • What characteristics would you look for to make your trip diverse?

  3. Do you consider this class to be diverse? Why? Why not?

  4. Scenario • 10 mile hike through the Smoky Mtns • Steep hills, rocky passages • Cold, windy weather…though that could change in an instant • Who would you choose as your leader?

  5. Scenario • 16 year old white female • 27 year old Asian man • 68 year old African American man • 22 year old beauty queen (female) • 25 year old gay man • 35 year old man with one leg

  6. Terms • Dimensions of Diversity • Various dimensions, traits or characteristics on which we differ • Sex, age, class, race, etc.

  7. Terms • Stereotypes • Assumptions others make about us based on dimensions of diversity.

  8. Terms • Prejudice • Preconceived belief or preference for one person, place, or thing over another • Often an irrational judgment derived from hatred, fear, ignorance

  9. Terms • Discrimination • The acts taken on the basis of prejudice • Differential treatment of one group that often creates a situation of disadvantage for another group

  10. Terms • Culture • Sum total of the way people live their lives • “Who am I”? • Can be dictated by such things as… • Race, ethnicity, religion • Region of the country (ie. Boulder) • Education levels (ie. IU vs. IN)

  11. Terms • Cultural Competence • Leaders who are able to work with both the similarities and differences in people successfully • Need to understand & accept : • Preferred styles of communication • Social interactions • Motivations • Recreation preferences

  12. Dimensions of Diversity

  13. Dimensions of Diversity Status * Parental Income * Education * Age Core (Primary) Dimensions Secondary Dimensions Race & ethnicity Mental & physical abilities & qualities Work Religion * Sex/ gender Experience * Sexual orientation * Geography Experience * Military

  14. Dimensions of Diversity • Core (Primary) Dimensions • Traits we may observe upon meeting people • Extremely difficult/impossible to change • Stereotypes based on these things • We measure others based on our own cultural standards • Language • Appearance

  15. Dimensions of Diversity Status * Parental Income * Education * Age Core (Primary) Dimensions Secondary Dimensions Race & ethnicity Mental & physical abilities & qualities Work Religion * Sex/ gender Experience * Sexual orientation * Geography Experience * Military

  16. Dimensions of Diversity • Secondary Dimensions • Not necessarily visible • Change over a lifetime • Knowledge of this dimension changes our perceptions of people

  17. What do these dimensions mean for leaders?

  18. Age • Be aware of cognitive levels • Understand physical abilities • What people of different ages want from a program • Combining ages of people • Older adults • Don’t like labels • Don’t see themselves as older • Want experiences & not things

  19. Ethnicity/Race • Race • A group of people who share a genetic make-up which results in biological characteristics that can be used to distinguish 1 group from another • Ethnicity • Commonalities passed down through history & tradition • Historical link, shared religious beliefs, linguistic commonalities, common morals • Shared culture

  20. Ethnicity/Race • Not all people are the same • Language • Patterns of communication • Leisure preferences • Values

  21. Ethnicity/Race • Understand different races/ethnicities as much as possible • Within group & between group differences • Not all groups are alike • Learn characteristics of groups you work with • Status differences among males/females, ie. Middle Eastern Swimmer • Use of language • Activity preferences • Ethnic minority groups participate in outdoor rec less • Latinos participate with extended family

  22. Ethnicity/Race • Understand different races/ethnicities as much as possible • Involve groups in planning events • Skokie Festival of Cultures • 63+ languages spoken in Skokie • Food, art, entertainment indicative of the culture are featured

  23. Ethnicity/Race • Leading people who don’t speak English well • Speak clearly & not louder • Speak slowly • Use gestures • Lead through demonstrations

  24. Sexual Orientation • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, heterosexual • Most easily hidden • Little difference in activity preferences • Difference is in social support for teens • 35% youth are physically harassed regularly • 50% are verbally harassed regularly • 20% are thrown out of their home • 90% hear derogatory comments in school, 30% from teachers & staff

  25. Sexual Orientation • LGBT adults • Higher education • Fewer children • Higher income • Seek LGBT specific activities • Tourism - Philadelphia, Toronto • Cruises • Chicago sports leagues

  26. Sexual Orientation • Model positive behaviors • Support, tolerance, acceptance • Don’t assume that people are all heterosexual • Inclusive language • Family definitions & privileges • Protect the individual if they become a target for abuse • Stop negative language & jokes • Smear the queer • Fagot/Dyke

  27. Physical/Cognitive Abilities & Qualities • Qualities • ie. Obesity, thick glasses, cognitive deficiencies, facial disfigurement • Disabilities • ie. Autism, Down’s Syndrome, blind

  28. Physical/Cognitive Abilities & Qualities • Learn abt the disability • Casually teach those without a disability @ the disability • Climbing wall/Turrets Syndrome • Get full medical info • P.C. – The person first • Person with a disability • Inclusion

  29. Sex/Gender • Sex = biological differences • Chromosomes • Male v female • Gender = way we perceive maleness and femaleness • Masculinity vs. femininity • Gender specific activities

  30. Sex/Gender • Don’t stereotype activities • Don’t limit children’s toys/games • Treat people the same • “Boys will be boys” • “Young ladies don’t act that way” • “She’s aggressive for a girl”

  31. A note @ religion….. • Be aware there are differences • Easter Egg Hunts • Christmas • Halloween • Hokey Pokey • Youth Soccer

  32. Questions….

  33. Ch 9: Managing Difficulties • Group conflict • 3 Goal relationships (cooperative, competitive, independent) • Approaches to conflict & conflict resolution behaviors • Why conflict occurs • What a mediator does

  34. Ch 13 • Review • Social issues • 4 categories of maltreatment • Mandatory reporters

  35. An Activity • What does it mean to…. • Act like a woman? • Act like a man?

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