AnneMarie Belongia

Diversity
IVYT 111 - 22F, Wednesday (5-5:50)

9 February 2016
abelongia@ivytech.edu

Belongia1

Diversity is a term that is used for a wide range of different

explanations. Diversity doesnt mean only race, it also can mean age group,
size, and culture. Diversity is something people need to be familiar with,
because being diverse is a huge issue in todays society.
Being diverse or being in a diverse location is important because
people can learn a lot from being around others who are different from
them. Even if its an adult and a child. A child can learn a lot from an adult,
and an adult can learn a lot from a child. Diversity can have a negative effect
also. People who are different prefer not to learn about new cultures or
habits.
Being a white, blonde, female I have had my share negative labels,
but I also have many positive labels. Not only is my appearance different
from others, but my background is different also. I was raised different than
everyone else, I grew up around different people than others.
When I talk to other people that are different from me, I am always
interested to hear about their different experiences or opinions. I enjoy
listening to different point of views. Somehow it makes the world just a little
bit bigger, knowing there is a difference in people. Everyone is diverse in
their own way.

Belongia2

Diversity is a major issue in society. I think acceptance should be the

issue, not diversity. People need to accept people are different, and people
have different views on the world. The issue is not having different people;
the issue is accepting people are different. Everyone was raised different;
everyone has a different world experience.
Labels are everywhere. Someone can walk differently and they
automatically get labeled. Being different is not a bad thing, being different
is the best thing we have in this world. We live on difference.