5. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• What do you understand by the word ‘Diversity?’
• Race?
• Culture?
6. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• What do you understand by the word ‘Diversity?’
• Race?
• Culture?
• Social group?
7. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• What do you understand by the word ‘Diversity?’
• Race?
• Culture?
• Social group?
• Any other differences?
8. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• In May 2009 the dance troupe ‘Diversity’ won Britain’s Got
Talent
9. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• In May 2009 the dance troupe ‘Diversity’ won Britain’s Got
Talent
• How far do you think ‘Diversity’ represent the diversity in
Britain today?
12. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex
• They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed
race
13. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex
• They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed
race
• Their ages range from 13 to 25
14. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex
• They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed
race
• Their ages range from 13 to 25
• Some are in school, some in University, some work
15. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex
• They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed
race
• Their ages range from 13 to 25
• Some are in school, some in University, some work
• The older members include an IT systems engineer, a
bathroom installer, and a telecoms engineer
16. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• ‘Diversity’ are from East London and Essex
• They have varied racial backgrounds, some are of mixed
race
• Their ages range from 13 to 25
• Some are in school, some in University, some work
• The older members include an IT systems engineer, a
bathroom installer, and a telecoms engineer
• However, they are all male
42. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Other examples of diversity in British culture: Science
Stephen Hawking Heenal Raichura Simon Schama
43. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Research the contribution made by people of diverse
backgrounds to:
• Culture
44. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Research the contribution made by people of diverse
backgrounds to:
• Culture
• Literature
45. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Research the contribution made by people of diverse
backgrounds to:
• Culture
• Literature
• Politics
46. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Research the contribution made by people of diverse
backgrounds to:
• Culture
• Literature
• Politics
• Entertainment
47. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Research the contribution made by people of diverse
backgrounds to:
• Culture
• Literature
• Politics
• Entertainment
• Science
48. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Research the contribution made by people of diverse
backgrounds to:
• Culture
• Literature
• Politics
• Entertainment
• Science
• Or any other aspects of life in Britain
49. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• A diverse society does, however, create tensions and conflict
50. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• A diverse society does, however, create tensions and conflict
• Unrest and riots can result, as in Brixton in 1981
51. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• A diverse society does, however, create tensions and conflict
• Unrest and riots can result, as in Brixton in 1981
• And in Bradford in 2001
53. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest
• However, under closer examination, these conflicts are often
due to poverty and disadvantage
54. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest
• However, under closer examination, these conflicts are often
due to poverty and disadvantage
• To achieve a genuinely multicultural society economic
inequality must be addressed
55. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest
• However, under closer examination, these conflicts are often
due to poverty and disadvantage
• To achieve a genuinely multicultural society economic
inequality must be addressed
• Otherwise, the assumption that the white race and culture
has the right to dominance will remain
56. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Cultural clashes are blamed for unrest
• However, under closer examination, these conflicts are often
due to poverty and disadvantage
• To achieve a genuinely multicultural society economic
inequality must be addressed
• Otherwise, the assumption that the white race and culture
has the right to dominance will remain
• This will undermine integration and diversity, leaving Britain
a lot poorer, both in a cultural and economic sense
57. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Diversity is the acknowledgement and respect of differences
within and between groups of people.
58. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Diversity is the acknowledgement and respect of differences
within and between groups of people.
• Our differences are our strength.
59. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Diversity is the acknowledgement and respect of differences
within and between groups of people.
• Our differences are our strength.
• Britain has a rich society because its people come from a
wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
60. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Diversity is the acknowledgement and respect of differences
within and between groups of people.
• Our differences are our strength.
• Britain has a rich society because its people come from a
wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
• To benefit from the full wealth of skills, talents and ideas in
Britain, it is vital that everyone is included.
61. Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Have you understood some of the benefits
that diversity can bring to society?
• What examples of diverse backgrounds,
cultures, skills and needs can you find among
your friends and family?