Articles on global diversity.

Search the CDW Archive, an online database for articles about global diversity and here is an example of what you will find. (Search: "Global and Diversity", sort by Article Title, restricted to Learning).

Global diversity: Australia struggles with reconciliation
By Duncan Smith

One of the most significant, diversity issues in Australian society – even though it is largely ignored by the majority of the business community, and receives a notable lack of endorsement by the current federal government – is the issue of reconciliation between Aboriginal and white Australians.

Global diversity: China and Japan for dummies
By Karl Hess

In light of the recent incidents involving the United States with Japan and China, Americans with interests in Asia may need to refresh their cultural memories. Many Americans tend to forget or don’t understand the significant differences among Asian nations, and aren’t aware of the heterogeneity that so often exists within their respective borders.

Global diversity: Gypsies and the difficulties of diversity
By Karl Hess

Many who have become aware of diversity issues are likely to look at Western Europe with rose-colored spectacles. Sure, in the Balkans and in parts of the former Soviet Union, racial conflict is alive and well. But members of the European Union (EU), the economic body comprised mainly of Western European nations, have made great strides to come to terms with their ethnocentrism.

Global diversity: Understanding and addressing intergenerational conflict. Part one of a two part series
By Indra Lahiri

Social unrest
In a recent national diversity conference sponsored by the Conference Board, a discussion on common workplace norms of Generation X took place among participants. As is often the case when discussing generational terms, heated conflict broke out. Several Baby Boomers in the audience erupted in protest of Generation X’s workplace norms.

Global diversity: Providing interculturally competent health care. Part eight of our thirteen-part series: "Diversity in health care"
By Indra Lahiri, Austin Sedicum

Your patient, Ms. D'Onofrio, seems con fused, but says she has no questions. What can you do? Your patient comes from a culture adhering to strict norms regarding gender separation. What can you do? With global culture a reality in today’s health care systems, how is it possible to learn about all the specific variations with regard to illness, health, care, communication, and other issues related to the delivery of health services?

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