2. Today’s college campuses reflect the diversity of the
U.A.E population, but are you aware how diverse
the U.A.E is? And why that’s a reason to
celebrate?
3. Race: generally refers to a group with similar
inherited features.
Ethnic group: refers to a group that shares
language, national origin or religious tradition.
Culture: refers to the behaviors and beliefs
characteristic shared by a group of people. The
ideas and behaviors of an ethnic group, for
example, are part of their culture.
4. National Bureau of Statistics indicated that 8.3
million were living in the country by mid-2010, up
65 per cent compared to mid-2006
6. If the current rate of growth
continues, The UAE's
population strategy plans to
make Emiratis the majority in
the country, or up to 40 per
cent, by 2021
If you live in or near an urban
center, chances are that your
community is already more
diverse than you may think. In
small communities it may be
less so.
7. Diversity is the reason that Emirates language, food,
fashion, music, business, and accomplishments are as rich
and varied as they are!
Yet…
Even in college, people often tend to seek out
other people like themselves…
College is a tremendous opportunity to meet
people unlike yourself!
Seek out student groups, volunteer opportunities,
and organizations that help meet new people.
Research shows that students benefit
from positive relations with other
students of different racial and
ethnic backgrounds.
8. Make all people and groups feel welcome, including
those with differences in age or ability.
9. Respect culture and diversity
Understand gender issues
Improve your relationships with diverse others
Different isn’t bad, it’s just different
10. College campuses are among Emirate’s most diverse
settings, including both students and faculty.
Despite opportunities to mix, people often associate
with their “own kind.”
Our fear of the unknown may keep us close to those
whose background we share.
This prevents us from taking advantage of the rich
opportunities on campus to meet and learn about
people who are different from us.
11. In addition to being morally and
personally repugnant, discrimination is
also ILLEGAL.
Respect & tolerance, on the other
hand, are highly encouraged!
12. Many of us sincerely think that we are not prejudiced, but
experts believe that every person harbors some prejudices.
Stereotypes lead us to view others in limited and limiting ways.
There is so more to people than the social roles they play, or the
groups to which they belong.
We tend to identify with others who are like us, and fear people
who are different from us.
We tend to be ethnocentric—favoring groups we belong to and
tending to think of them as superior.
Some of us are also egocentric – thinking we are superior to
everyone else.
13. Celebration
“We need each other.”
Affirmation
“I’ve got something to learn from
you.”
Civility
“I respect your rights.”
Tolerance
“You have a right to be here.”
Intolerance
“I’ll work to keep you out”
14. Most colleges have students from a wide range of
countries.
They bring customs, values, and behaviors that may be
different from those of Emirate’s students.
If you are an Emirates-born student, consider getting to
know one or more international students; it will expand
your education.
If you are an international student, adapting to college
in Emirates may bring some confusion and problems;
for help, read your text and ask your instructor.
15. It is estimated that two million women currently
enrolled in college will experience some form of sexual
harassment in their student lives.
Sexual harassment includes several behaviors.
Gender harassment - sexist remarks and behavior
that insult and degrade women, a problem apart
from harassment for sex.
Seductive behavior - unwanted, inappropriate, and
offensive advances.
Sexual bribery - harassment for sex, with the threat of
punishment for refusal.
Every college is required by law to take action against
sexual harassment.
16. Honestly assess your attitudes
Put yourself in perspective with others
Seek personal contact
Respect differences but don’t overlook
similarities
Search for more knowledge
Treat people as individuals
rather than stereotyping them
Include, don’t exclude
