Equality and Diversity
Surely if someone is Diverse (different than) then they are ipso facto not Equal to (the same as).
Equality and Diversity an oxymoron surely
If someone is Diverse (different than) then they are ipso facto not Equal to (the same as).
And this is where the nub of the issue is.
By Equality, we mean “Of Equal Value”
Everyone is Prejudiced
Whether people want to admit it or not, we are all prejudiced.
We all make assumptions about others that reinforce our stereotypes; indeed we look for evidence to support our biases.
We’re all guilty of the occasional toss-away line that cuts deep, and we all have intolerant behaviours that are so ingrained we don’t even notice we’re doing them.
Bigotry happens, whether it’s around race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or nationality.
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Equal Opportunities
Equal opportunities and equality and diversity training have been created over the years to stop discrimination, some of it is successful, and a lot of it is not so successful.
Of course, it’s important to look at current legislation, especially now the new Race and Employment Directives are coming into force.
But no law can truly get under the skin of how people feel and behave.
Difference and Diversity
To do that you need to focus on examining people’s attitudes, feelings, and perspectives on equality, difference, and diversity, on discrimination and harassment, and on bullying and exclusion.
You need to grapple with your own prejudices and stereotypes and see how prejudice translates into active discrimination.
A true understanding of equality and diversity means that who a person is, is far more important than what they are.
Successful Diversity Training
The most successful diverse teams training helps people to develop reflective thinking, empathy, understanding, raising awareness, sensitivity, an understanding of consequences, and a desire to be fair.
These are skills that help people to extend equality of opportunity, and also help when they themselves are victims of discrimination. It will benefit people at all levels of the business, particularly line managers who must create effective teams of often diverse individuals.
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