Celebrating Diversity, Embracing Multiculturalism And A Into Look into inclusion in Canada

 

Celebrating Diversity, Embracing Multiculturalism And A Into Look into inclusion in Canada

The concept of inclusion and acceptance is important in culture nowadays. The multicultural policy of Canada, a country renowned for its diversity, encourages the awareness and acceptance of difference. It is crucial to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. Nonetheless, a number of issues with exclusion and prejudice are developing in spite of these policies. Addressing these problems and fostering inclusiveness and fraternity are crucial. When a person doesn't feel like they are accepted or a part of the community, alienation can happen, according to both Lam and Balcita.

 

It is possible to invite people from other backgrounds to take part in regional celebrations of other cultures, such as festivals and culinary fairs. These gatherings give individuals from various backgrounds the chance to collaborate and support initiatives that promote intercultural understanding. Intercultural ties and contacts are shown in research (Pettigrew & Tropp, 2006) to reduce bias and increase a favorable attitude towards diversity.

In order for kids to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion, other cultures and customs can be taught in the classroom. This will subsequently aid in dispelling misconceptions and cultivating empathy for others. By supporting people in understanding the experiences and points of view of others, empathy and understanding can be improved. The study of diversity and inclusion must be part of the educational curriculum. Employers can educate staff members on cultural competency and unconscious prejudice, for example, by advising them to be cautious and sympathetic with others' words and actions, and avoiding microaggressions and other forms of exclusion and discrimination.

 

The barriers preventing people from various origins from blending into our society must be removed. The members in the group face challenges like poverty, racism, and unequal access to opportunities. We may develop our capacity for empathy and understanding as well as strengthen our sense of community by being exposed to different cultures. In order to ensure that everyone has access to resources like inexpensive housing, accessible transportation, and employment and educational opportunities, we must develop programmers. This may then result in greater community involvement and societal improvement.

In terms of the benefits of diversity, research has shown that diverse groups can be more innovative and creative (Hong & Page, 2004). This is due to the fact that different viewpoints and experiences can inspire fresh concepts and methods. A lively and diverse society can be developed by gathering individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, diverse teams can be more effective at problem-solving, as they are better equipped to consider a range of perspectives and solutions (Williams & O'Reilly, 1998).

 

Moreover, inclusivity-promoting policies must be created. Governments and organisations can create policies to combat discrimination and promote diversity. Laws and regulations can guarantee equality in prospects of work and also equal access in healthcare and education. certain policies can be implemented to prevent discrimination in fields of housing, transport and other areas. Promoting inclusiveness and diversity has economic advantages. A report by McKinsey and Company reports the better performance of diverse workforces compared to the less diverse peers in finance (Hunt, Layton, & Prince, 2015). The reason to this is increase in diversity causes increase in innovation, creativity, better decision-making and better understanding of customer requirements.

Finally, the points raised by Balcita and Lam about alienation and respect for diversity are still relevant today. Canada's multiculturalism policy encourages the celebration of diversity while also addressing exclusion and discrimination. In order to build a more prosperous and equal society, inclusion and acceptance must be encouraged. Promoting inclusiveness, understanding, and accepting diversity can benefit society like having increased creativity, improved problem-solving skills, and increased business success. If we all work together to make more inclusive society by having an intercultural exchange, education, and training, and removing systemic impediments, we can all have a better future.

 

 

 

References:

 

1.            Hunt, V., Layton, D., & Prince, S. (2015). Diversity matters. McKinsey & Company.   https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/why-diversity-matters

2.            Hong, L., & Page, S. E. (2004). Groups of diverse problem solvers can outperform groups of high-ability problem solvers. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 101(46), 16385-16389. https://www.pnas.org/content/101/46/16385

3.            Pettigrew, T. F., & Tropp, L. R. (2006). A meta-analytic test of intergroup contact theory. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(5), 751-783.   https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.90.5.751

4.            Williams, K. Y., & O'Reilly, C. A. (1998). Demography and diversity in organizations: A review of 40 years of research. Research in Organizational Behavior, 20, 77-140.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191308500893324

5.            Balcita, B. (2006). Becoming an American: The Filipino way. Utne Reader.   https://www.utne.com/community/theamericanodream

6.            Lam, D. (1996). A, B, C's of settling in Canada. The Vancouver Sun.   https://senecacollege.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01SENC_INST/1g8f6u9/cdi_gale_infotracmisc_A16429353