MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

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MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

• DIVERSE MIND CREATE BETTER SOLUTIONS!

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Arkansas State University VALUING DIVERSITY.
ONE PERSON AT A TIME

• OPPORTUNITY  
• INCLUSION  
• EXCELLENCE

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• Diversity at ASU is a process embracing the ideal
  of inclusion. Through continuous education, the
  ASU community constantly moves towards that ideal
  by generating special attention and
• sensitivity to such factors as gender, race,
  ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, age, and
  religion while accepting each person as an equal
  and valued member of the campus community.
• Many rationales exist for embracing diversity as
  an integral component of academe and its pursuit
  of knowledge and excellence. Arkansas State
  University recognizes these rationales and rests
  the foundation of diversity upon two factors (1)
  Diversity is good for higher education and (2)
  Diversity is simply the right thing to do.

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• ASU will be known for its commitment to diversity
  as evidenced by its inclusive work and learning
  environments, its acceptance of differences as
  positive and enriching and its ability to
  attract, retain and advance a diverse faculty,
  staff and student body. ASU will have an
  environment where anyone, no matter who they are,
  will see a consistent reflection of themselves on
  the campus and in its activities. They will feel
  comfortable, welcomed, and as if they belong at
  ASU.

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DIVERSITY

• diversity (n) - A situation that includes
  representation of multiple (ideally all) groups
  within a prescribed environment, such as a
  university or a workplace. This word most
  commonly refers to differences between cultural
  groups, although it is also used to describe
  differences within cultural groups, e.g.
  diversity within the Asian-American culture
  includes Korean Americans and Japanese Americans.
  An emphasis on accepting and respecting cultural
  differences by recognizing that no one culture is
  intrinsically superior to another underlies the
  current usage of the term.

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CULTURE

• 1. "the total way of life of a people
• 2. "the social legacy the individual acquires
  from his group
  
• 3. "a way of thinking, feeling, and believing
• 4. "an abstraction from behavior
• 5. a theory on the part of the anthropologist
  about the way in which a group of people in fact
  behave
  
• 6. a "storehouse of pooled learning
• 7. "a set of standardized orientations to
  recurrent problems
  
• 8. "learned behavior
• 9. a mechanism for the normative regulation of
  behavior
  
• 10. "a set of techniques for adjusting both to
  the external environment and to other men
  
• 11. "a precipitate of history
• 12. a behavioral map, sieve, or matrix

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• ETHNICITY (n) a term which represents social
  groups with a shared history, sense of identity,
  geography and cultural roots which may occur
  despite racial difference.

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• We all live with the objective of being happy
  our lives are all different and yet the same. -
  Anne Frank
  

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• As long as the differences and diversities of
  mankind exist, democracy must allow for
  compromise, for accommodation, and for the
  recognition of differences. - Eugene McCarthy

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Latin American
F u n F a c t s

• Latinos will usually stand closer together during
  conversations, so be prepared for that plus
  casual touching and, of course, the abrazo, or
  embrace, among good friends. You may even be
  startled to have a Latin businessman hold your
  elbow while conversing, or walk down the street
  arm-in-arm.
• In all Latin countries, the attitude toward time
  is less rigid than among North Americans and a 30
  minute delay should not be a surprise. In fact,
  among close associates, it is recommended that,
  when setting times for appointments, ask "la hora
  inglesa, o la hora espanol?" This means "the
  English hour" (meaning "Promptly at the time
  specified?")or "the Latin hour" (meaning "If I
  say 7 oclock, dont be surprised if I dont show
  up until 730 or even later").

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Cultural Fun Facts Russia

• Negotiations with Russians often involve flared
  tempers. During negotiations and meetings, temper
  tantrums and walkouts often occur.

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Cultural Fun FactsAustralia

• Australia is a very friendly and open culture.
  However, "G'day" the informal "hello" is overused
  by tourists. The Australians expect one's work to
  speak for itself, so they are not impressed with
  your position, title, or status. Don't arrive in
  town wearing the latest status symbol to announce
  how important you think you are.

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Middle East

• The predominant religion for the Arab and middle
  eastern countries as well as Turkey, Afghanistan,
  Bangladesh, Pakistan, Djibouti, Gambia, Niger,
  Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Indonesia, Brunei and
  Malaysia is Muslim. India is predominantly Hindu,
  but also has a sizeable Muslim population.
• Muslims follow the doctrines of the Koran, which
  forbids alcohol and the flesh of scavenger
  animals (i.e. pork), birds and fish (i.e.
  shellfish). It also discourages use of caffeine
  and nicotine, although neither are forbidden in
  fact, they tend to be consumed in great quantity
  in Arabic and Middle Eastern countries

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More Middle Eastern Facts

• Beef is taboo because the cow is sacred. However,
  milk and butter are considered pure because of
  their non-violent connection to the cow. Most
  Hindus are vegetarian. Some do eat eggs and
  occasionally westernized Hindus do eat meat.
  Others, especially Jains, do not eat root
  vegetables such as onions, carrots, potatoes or
  beets. While westernized Hindus often drink
  alcohol, most Hindus don't drink alcoholic
  beverages. Fruit juice or soft drinks should
  always be offered as alternatives, especially for
  the women. When in doubt, ask what the
  individual's preferences are. Indians will not
  take offense at the question

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South Africa

• South Africa has a population of approximately 40
  million people. Three-quarters of its population
  is black (African) and approximately 15 is white
  (European). The rest is a mixture of white,
  Malayan and blacks whose ancestors were of Asian
  descent. There are six major ethnic groups in
  South Africa Afrikaner, Coloured/Cape Malay,
  Bantu, English, Chinese and Indian. There are 11
  official languages in South Africa. Most South
  Africans speak English and Afrikaans, which is
  derived from their Dutch heritage.
• South Africans love success stories. They admire
  Americans because we live what they believe is
  the "American Dream."

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CULTURAL FACTS

• Many Native American cultures place a significant
  value on lessons learned from the past, their
  history, and their ancestors.

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Cultural Stereotypes

• Asian Common stereotypes- All Asians are
  martial artists A lot are, but not all.- Asians
  have small eyes Not true, Asians have tighter
  skin, whilst Europeans have looser skin. This is
  also true in the eye region. Therefore giving the
  impression that Asians have smaller eyes when
  this is not true.
• All Asians are rich/poor There is a stereotype
  that Asians are either really rich or poor third
  world people. Since the two conflict with each
  other, it is obvious that neither is true. There
  are rich and poor Asians, just like rich and poor
  White and Black people.

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HISPANIC

• A term commonly used by people of Latin American
  descent living in the United States Of America.
  This term was created not only by the U.S
  government, but by Mexicans and Puerto Ricans,
  since in those times they we're the majority. It
  was a term created to not only separate
  themselves has being racially "white", but to
  pursue justice. In the late 60's Hispanics would
  be segregated by the Anglos, they would be
  allowed to buy food in restaurants, but were not
  allow to stay and eat in the restaurant since
  Hispanics we're seeing has white, legally, they
  could not claim they we're racially discriminated
  against.

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MORE Hispanic Facts

• The term Hispanic created many legal
  opportunities for Spanish speaking Americans.
  Hispanics now in days are considered a new
  "race", whether or not they're a race is up for
  debate seeing has the term "race" has so many
  loose ends, varies from society to society, and
  has lost it's original scientific context.

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Commonality of Humankind

• Differences between people within any
• given nation or culture are much greater
• than differences between groups.
• Education, social standing, religion,
• personality, belief structure, past
• experience, affection shown in the home,
• and a myriad of other factors will affect
• human behavior and culture.

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Cultural Facts

• In México it is customary for the arriving person
  to greet the others. For instance, someone who
  walks into a group of persons eating would say
  provecho (enjoy your meal).

• In Russia women often walk arm in arm with their
  female friends.
  
• In Chile, women often greet both other women and
  men with a kiss on the cheek.
  

Paying attention to customs and cultural
differences can give someone outside that culture
a better chance of assimilation or acceptance.
Ignoring these can get an unsuspecting person
into trouble.
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Preconceived Notions of American Behavior

• Boastful and arrogant.
• Disrespectful of authority
• Drunkard.
• Extravagant and wasteful
• Generous
• Ignorant of other countries and cultures
• Informal
• Insensitive
• Lazy
• Loud and obnoxious
• Promiscuous
• Racist
• Rich and wealthy
• Rude and immature
• Snobbish
• Stingy
• Think they know everything
• Thinks every country should imitate the US
• Uninformed about politics

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Symptoms of Culture Shock

• Feeling very angry over minor inconveniences
• Irritability
• Withdrawal from people who are different from you
  
  
• Extreme homesickness
• Sudden intense feeling of loyalty to own culture
  
  
• Overeating or loss of appetite
• Boredom
• A need for excessive sleep
• Headaches
• Upset stomach
• Small pains really hurt
• Depression
• Loss of ability to work or study effectively
• Unexplainable crying
• Marital or relationship stress
• Exaggerated cleanliness
• Feeling sick much of the time

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What are you ?

• American Indian or Alaska Native. A person having
  origins in any of the original peoples of North
  and South America (including Central America),
  and who maintains tribal affiliation or community
  attachment.
• Asian. A person having origins in any of the
  original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia,
  or the Indian subcontinent including, for
  example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea,
  Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands,
  Thailand, and Vietnam.

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What Are You?

• Black or African American. A person having
  origins in any of the black racial groups of
  Africa. Terms such as "Haitian" or "Negro" can be
  used in addition to "Black or African American."
  
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. A
  person having origins in any of the original
  peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific
  Islands.
• White. A person having origins in any of the
  original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or
  North Africa.
  

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Together We CAN
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If we can find constructive ways for people to
work together, learn together, the best shot
weve got to avoid some of the horrible problems
we see in the future or of the difficult problems
weve had in our own history, and to make
progress here today. President William
Jefferson Clinton
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Diverse minds create better solutions