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