Comments on: Valuing Diversity for Self Development

By: Mia

Mia — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:59:15 +0000

It’s important for everybody to challenge the way they think. There are far too many people quick to say, “but I’m not racist” (or sexist) yet slow to examine their behaviour to see if it matches up to their self-belief. Having and promoting stereotypes, particularly negative stereotypes, can be racist (and sexist).

By: Kikolani

Kikolani — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:50:28 +0000

Diversity is very important in terms of seeing things from a different perspective, and learning from a viewpoint other than your own.

~ Kristi

By: Tim — Inspiration Pro

Tim — Inspiration Pro — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:05:11 +0000

Unfortunately, just like you, I see this all the time, Neal.

It always amazes me when someone whos parents are just now getting over the prejudice and ignorance of the 1960s are displaying the exact same prejudice and ignorance towards other people who are in a vulnerable position.

It is true that diversity helps promote dissimilar ideas into cultures where the views can be one-sided. We need people from every spectrum to add a sense of balance and rationality.

By: NeaJ

NeaJ — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:34:20 +0000

Thanks! Your feedback is definitely appreciated. I’m glad that you agree on the importance of diversity.

By: complex

complex — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:52:59 +0000

This is very true. Diversity is very important for development and experiencing other cultures is integral in growing as a person.

Thanks for the great article.

You have some really great ideas.