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Diversity and InclusivenessChapter 9HPR 200
Spring 2011
Definitions
Pluralismcondition of a society in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups co-exist within one nation
Racegroup of people having genetically transmitted characteristics
Multiracialmore than one race
Definitions
Ethnicitysocially transmittedmembership in a group sharing a common ancestral heritage
Minoritysmaller or fewer in number
Global VillageTechnological Interaction – More reason to understand cultures and customs
What does ethnicity really mean in terms of your programming?
With respect to working with an ethnicity you are unfamiliar with:
Don’t impose your beliefs, find someone to inform you.
Be aware of individuals in your program who may have come from different backgrounds.
Their experience might impact their approach to your program.
Try to bring diversity to your programs, a diverse program often helps most participants yield more.
Definitions
Culturepattern of beliefs, values, and behaviors that is socially transmitted from generation to generation through the spoken and written word, the use of certain objects, customs and traditionslearned behavior
Entering a new culture
Acculturationprocess by which individuals absorb, learn, acquire, and integrate the overt and covert cultural characteristics of the host cultureassimilation
Accommodationgroups accept what fits comfortably or meets a need, while resisting aspects of the culture that cause discomfort
Definitions
Diversitydifference; variety
Cultural diversitydifferences among cultureshow differences must be viewed if understanding is to be accomplished
Stigmaan attitude by others that the individual is marked, tainted, or discounted
Family dynamics…
We have more children from single parent families than ever before.
The number of same sex families is on the rise and it is estimated that 10% of the population are part of the Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual (GLBT) community.
The number of second and third marriages is on the rise meaning that the dynamics of step parents/siblings and half siblings adds dynamics.
So what?
Know your biasesKnow your participantsKnow your communityExamine your language
families (what is a family?)home (where is home?)
Questions
What do you do when your rules infringe on another person’s beliefs?What is the “melting pot” analogy?What is the “salad bowl” or “mosaic” analogy?
Model of Inclusive Recreation
Develop resource baseAddress personal attitudesObtain specific informationDevelop necessary adaptationsImplement programEvaluate process
Sugerman, 2001
Inclusion
Recognize we are one yet differentCreative chances for others to experience freedom to participate**Value each person and value diversitySupport participation**
Dattilo (2002)
Creative chances for others to experience freedom to participate
AcceptanceOpenness Additional spottersConstruction changesSpecial equipmentBrainstorm
Support participation
Physical barriersAttitudinal barriersVerbal promptsChoice
Challenge by Choice
Establish personal goals only attempt challenges which he/she feels are appropriate
Determine how much of an element to attemptInformed decision making
Carlson & Evans, 2001
Challenge by Choice & Inclusion
Personal goalsAll goals are accepted
Amount to completeAny amount is accepted
Informed decision makingEthical honesty
Encourage and Support
EncouragementSupportGentle Pressure