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1-2 Activity: Lens Exploration
The topic I've chosen for my final project this semester is workforce diversity, and it
holds a special significance for me as a foreigner who has worked in various countries over the
past 7 years. Workforce diversity offers a multitude of advantages, including diverse
perspectives, heightened creativity, improved performance across the board, increased
productivity, sometimes cost-efficiency, a wealth of diverse ideas and innovative products, and
often an enhancement of a company's reputation. Companies that appreciate employees from
various backgrounds, including differences in culture, beliefs, religion, and sexual orientation,
tend to be more appealing overall and enjoy a stronger reputation. Treating individuals who are
different from oneself with equal respect fosters a more welcoming and inclusive work
environment. Valuing these differences brings the workforce closer and contributes to a fair and
happy corporate culture.
History lens
Examining the historical aspects of diversity in the workplace, I plan to delve into
significant events that initiated a more diverse workforce. This includes the mobilization of
women to fill job vacancies in factories during World War I in 1914 when men were drafted.
Additionally, I intend to explore the Segregation Era spanning from 1900 to 1939. My research
will rely on sources from The National Park Service website to explore the World War I period
and the Library of Congress website to investigate the Segregation Era.
Humanities lens
When examining workforce diversity through a humanities perspective, my focus will be
on how diverse backgrounds can significantly impact and enrich various aspects of culture. This
includes arts, music, history, different viewpoints, and languages. Individuals from diverse
backgrounds often find themselves more inspired to enhance their skills and talents, while also
benefiting from the knowledge and creativity of a culturally diverse and educated group of
people.
Natural and applied sciences lens
When considering workplace diversity from the perspective of Natural and Applied
Sciences, my primary emphasis will be on ensuring an entirely impartial and objective approach
in the hiring process. Establishing a bias-free environment is crucial, as it enables individuals to
freely express their unique personalities and showcase their cultural backgrounds.
Social science lens
Examining diversity in the workplace from a Social Science perspective, my primary
focus will be on understanding the dynamics of social relations among individuals from diverse
cultural backgrounds and varying sexual orientations. The ultimate goal is to ensure that
everyone is treated with equality and fairness.
References
The importance of cultural diversity in the Workplace
. Thomas International. (2023, May 24).
https://www.thomas.co/resources/type/hr-blog/importance-cultural-diversity-workplace
Naacp, Locke, A., Washington, L. W., Knollenberg, F., Berryman, C. K., Parks, G., Margold, N.,
Roosevelt, E., Houston, C. H., Marshall, T., & Johnson, L. (2014, October 10).
The Civil
Rights Act of 1964: A long struggle for freedom the segregation era (1900–1939)
. Library
of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/civil-rights-act/segregation-era.html
U.S. Department of the Interior. (2022, April 7).
Women in World War I (U.S. National Park
Service)
. National Parks Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/women-in-world-war-
i.htm
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