Diversity Consciousness Opening Our Minds to People Cultures
and Opportunities 4th Edition By Richard D. Bucher
Diversity - ANSWER: State of unlikeness or the condition of being different
All the ways people are different
Culture - ANSWER: refers to our way of life, including everything that is learned,
shared, & transmitted from one generation to the next.
Cultural Landscape - ANSWER: Referring to the different lifestyles, traditions, &
perspectives that can be found in the United Stated and throughout the world. Both
fluid & complex.
Minority - ANSWER: Refers to categories of people whose members are singled out
& denied equal power & opportunity in the larger society. Emphasis is on power
rather than numbers
Globalization - ANSWER: The growing interdependence of people & cultures
"Flattened world"
Global Perspective - ANSWER: A view of the world & our place in it
Glocalization - ANSWER: A cultures openness to diverse influences & ability to blend
foreign ideas and best practices with one's own traditions
Cultural Lag - ANSWER: Condition in which one part of a culture is not keeping pace
with another part
Cultural Cruise Control - ANSWER: When we act as though our own values, beliefs, &
experiences are universal. This makes us oblivious to different cultural clues &
individual perspectives
Assimilation - ANSWER: The process in which people lose their cultural differences &
blend into the wider society
Pluralism - ANSWER: Process through which cultural differences are acknowledged &
preserved
Dimensions of Diversity - ANSWER: specific traits viewed as distinguishing one
person or group from another. Ex. Race, gender, ethnicity
, Race - ANSWER: Refers to a category of people who are perceived as physically
distinctive on the basis of certain traits such as skin color, hair texture, & facial
features
Ethnicity - ANSWER: The consciousness of a cultural heritage shared with other
people.
Gender - ANSWER: Do not confuse gender with sex
Social Class - ANSWER: Refers to one's status in society. In the United States, status is
usually determined by a variety of social & economical criteria. Including wealth,
power, & prestige.
Points of Dimensions of Diversity - ANSWER: 1. Dimensions of diversity may be
hidden or visible
2. Dimensions of diversity are found within groups & individuals
3. Dimensions of diversity are in a constant state of flux
4. Dimensions of diversity are not always clear cut or easily defined
5. Dimensions of Diversity interrelate
Master Statuses - ANSWER: Position that stands outs in the eye of society and hides
one's individuality
Transgender - ANSWER: Does not imply orientation, focuses on a category of people
who identify with a gender that is different from what they were assigned at birth
Diversity Consciousness - ANSWER: Understanding, awareness, and skills in the area
of diversity.
It is the awareness, understanding, & skills that allow us to think through & value
human differences
Diversity Education - ANSWER: Refers to all the strategies that enable us to develop
diversity consciousness
Diversity Skills - ANSWER: Those competencies that allow people to interact with
others in a way that respects and values differences. Flexible thinking,
communication, teamwork, leadership, and social networking, as well as the ability
to overcome personal & social barriers.
Success - ANSWER: Process of achieving goals, whatever they may be
Definition varies from culture to culture
Sociocultural theory - ANSWER: Perspective that focuses on the social & cultural
context of one's thoughts & actions.
and Opportunities 4th Edition By Richard D. Bucher
Diversity - ANSWER: State of unlikeness or the condition of being different
All the ways people are different
Culture - ANSWER: refers to our way of life, including everything that is learned,
shared, & transmitted from one generation to the next.
Cultural Landscape - ANSWER: Referring to the different lifestyles, traditions, &
perspectives that can be found in the United Stated and throughout the world. Both
fluid & complex.
Minority - ANSWER: Refers to categories of people whose members are singled out
& denied equal power & opportunity in the larger society. Emphasis is on power
rather than numbers
Globalization - ANSWER: The growing interdependence of people & cultures
"Flattened world"
Global Perspective - ANSWER: A view of the world & our place in it
Glocalization - ANSWER: A cultures openness to diverse influences & ability to blend
foreign ideas and best practices with one's own traditions
Cultural Lag - ANSWER: Condition in which one part of a culture is not keeping pace
with another part
Cultural Cruise Control - ANSWER: When we act as though our own values, beliefs, &
experiences are universal. This makes us oblivious to different cultural clues &
individual perspectives
Assimilation - ANSWER: The process in which people lose their cultural differences &
blend into the wider society
Pluralism - ANSWER: Process through which cultural differences are acknowledged &
preserved
Dimensions of Diversity - ANSWER: specific traits viewed as distinguishing one
person or group from another. Ex. Race, gender, ethnicity
, Race - ANSWER: Refers to a category of people who are perceived as physically
distinctive on the basis of certain traits such as skin color, hair texture, & facial
features
Ethnicity - ANSWER: The consciousness of a cultural heritage shared with other
people.
Gender - ANSWER: Do not confuse gender with sex
Social Class - ANSWER: Refers to one's status in society. In the United States, status is
usually determined by a variety of social & economical criteria. Including wealth,
power, & prestige.
Points of Dimensions of Diversity - ANSWER: 1. Dimensions of diversity may be
hidden or visible
2. Dimensions of diversity are found within groups & individuals
3. Dimensions of diversity are in a constant state of flux
4. Dimensions of diversity are not always clear cut or easily defined
5. Dimensions of Diversity interrelate
Master Statuses - ANSWER: Position that stands outs in the eye of society and hides
one's individuality
Transgender - ANSWER: Does not imply orientation, focuses on a category of people
who identify with a gender that is different from what they were assigned at birth
Diversity Consciousness - ANSWER: Understanding, awareness, and skills in the area
of diversity.
It is the awareness, understanding, & skills that allow us to think through & value
human differences
Diversity Education - ANSWER: Refers to all the strategies that enable us to develop
diversity consciousness
Diversity Skills - ANSWER: Those competencies that allow people to interact with
others in a way that respects and values differences. Flexible thinking,
communication, teamwork, leadership, and social networking, as well as the ability
to overcome personal & social barriers.
Success - ANSWER: Process of achieving goals, whatever they may be
Definition varies from culture to culture
Sociocultural theory - ANSWER: Perspective that focuses on the social & cultural
context of one's thoughts & actions.
