Diversity Awareness
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The original white paper topic:
Diversity Awareness: Training which covers a
framework to understand difference, issues of homophobia and equitable
workplace treatment and how to approach workplace issues covered in White
papers.
Abstract
This white paper discusses the issues concerning diversity and presents them
in a framework appropriate for awareness training in a corporation.
The Problem
Due to ignorance or misunderstandings about the natural differences in a
workforce, there exists a lack of equitable workplace consideration and
treatment.
Analysis of the Problem
Definitions
Diversity, homophobia, transgenderphobia, heterosexism
The opposite of diversity (homophilia?) -- the current situation in many
corporations today
Other kinds of diversity: experience, thought, background, approach
Extent of the problem
Viewpoints
Employees
GLBT
Non-GLBT
Management
Human Resources
Issues
The importance of diversity. Is diversity really important? Many people
unconsciously don't think so. What makes diversity desirable for a
corporation?
Awareness. Why aren't people aware of diversity?
Many forms of diversity aren't expressed, due to fear, embarrassment, or
ignorance. Is there a need to make diversity more visible?
Many people don't care -- not just apathy but they feel it is a waste of
time
Previous approaches of diversity awareness training have not been
successful.
Some Approaches for Alleviation of the Problem
What hasn't worked?
What are some common-sense remedies for the issue?
What steps lead toward improved awareness of the problem?
Why will the Coalition's approach work?
A Framework for Discussion of the Issues
How to understand diversity
How to approach workplace issues covered in white papers
Implementation of the Framework
