Work with Diverse People: Diversity in different aspects of life

WORK WITH DIVERSE
PEOPLE

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY.......................................................................................................................................3
Q1 Characteristics associated with Diversity..............................................................................3
Q2 Concepts and definition of Diversity....................................................................................3
Q 3 Providing examples for following elements of diversity that have impact on work and life
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Q 4 Diversity in different aspects of life.....................................................................................4
Q 5 Three resources available to support people of diverse background..................................6
Q 6 Four ways to help overcome communication difficulties with clients from different culture
and linguistic background...........................................................................................................6
Q 7 Complete the following table..............................................................................................6
Q 8 Answer the following...........................................................................................................7
Q 9 Three changing cultural practices in Australia.....................................................................8
Q 10 Cultural awareness, cultural safety and cultural competence impacts on my job role as an
enrolled nurse..............................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Cultural diversity refers to presence of different people in a group or workplace. There are
different people in the organisation which belongs to different background and culture. This
assignment will include reflection of background, experience and beliefs related to diversity. Also,
It will provide impact of diversity on work and life.
MAIN BODY
Q1 Characteristics associated with Diversity
a) Cultural perspective and biasses
In My opinion cultural perspective differs from person to person. I think everyone at the
workplace must be treated equally and fairly as the people at work and life are from different
background and must respect their religion, caste, gender, language etc. This is required to provide
positive work environment to all the employees working in the organisation.
b) Two limitation in own self and social awareness
In my opinion there are lack of emotional intelligence and empathy and also the limitation
include the lack of social communication as I cannot interact with the other people at work and in
life appropriately. Lack of understanding about other culture is an issue in communicating with
others. Also, I face an issue about social awareness as I am not able to understand the language of
other people at work.
C) Ways to Improve own self and social awareness
I can improve My own and social awareness by improving my listening skills and also by
paying close attention to interact with other people which will help in improving my social
awareness (Costa & et. al., 2018). Also, I can improve myself awareness and social awareness by
identifying about the culture of other people.
Q2 Concepts and definition of Diversity
In my opinion diversity is related to the different culture and background of the individual. I
believe that diversity can be defined on the basis of age, gender, religion, caste, socio- economic
status, physical abilities etc. The concept of diversity is related to the individual differences which