IDS 400 4-2 Activity- Critical Analysis- Reimagine

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1 4-2 Activity: Critical Analysis: Reimagine Harriet Creyer 4-2 Activity: Critical Analysis: Reimagine Southern New Hampshire University IDS – 400 Diversity
2 4-2 Activity: Critical Analysis: Reimagine 1.Assess at least two  significant factors  that could affect your topic, such as biases, beliefs, assumptions, and/or values. People’s biases and assumptions can significantly influence how they engage with multiculturalism. For insiders, biases they might hold about the own culture and/or other cultures can impact their willingness to engage in open discussions about multiculturalism. For outsiders they may also hold biases about different cultures, leading to creating a stereotypical ideology and prejudices. These biases can hinder constructive engagement and unde4rstanding of multiculturalism as they might approach the topic with preconceived notions about certain cultures. Cultural values and beliefs can play a crucial role in shaping how people perceive and engage with multiculturalism. For insiders, cultural values that emphasise maintaining traditions and preserving cultural identity may affect their views on assimilation or integration into the broader society. Some may resist changes or adopt a defensive stance against perceived threats to their cultural heritage. For outsiders, they might bring their own values into conversations about multiculturalism, which can potentially lead to a misunderstanding or a clash in perspectives. For example, conflicting beliefs about gender roles, religion, or other social norms, can create tensions when discussing multiculturalism and its implications on diverse societies. (Country Navigator & Varadanin, Stereotypes, bias, and culture 2023) 2.Explain how at least one  potential obstacle  could interfere with the population’s engagement with your topic. One potential obstacle that could interfere with the populations engagement with multiculturalism is a language barrier. In various multicultural societies, there are often multiple different languages spoken, and everyone within that particular society may be proficient in a common language for communications. Language barriers can limit meaningful conversations, undertraining and potentially the exchange the ideas or asking for help between the different cultural groups. It could lead to misinterpretations and miscommunications and could hinder the creations of an inclusive environme4nt for constructive conversations about multiculturalism. (Ghosh et al., The Impact of Language Barriers and Cultural Diversity in International Migration 2022)
3 4-2 Activity: Critical Analysis: Reimagine 3.Describe a possible outcome of your proposed engagement that might influence the  societal conversations  that add to critical awareness of diversity. A possible outcome of constructive engagement with multiculturalism is an increased level of empathy and understanding for the individuals from diverse background. From having an open and respectful dialog, both insiders and outsiders can gain insights to each other’s experiences, challenges, and perspectives. This elevated understanding can promote a greater appreciation for the cultural diversity and promote an inclusive environment that celebrates differences rather than perpetuates stereotypes or prejudices. The proposed engagement with multiculturalism can have a profound impact on how society as a whole, talks about the topic. By addressing the biases, assumptions, and values that can influence discussions, constructive engagement can promote more informed and open conversations. These conversations can contribute to a critical awareness of diversity by knocking down the stereotypes and promoting mutual respect and appreciation for different cultures. ( The importance of multicultural education )
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4 4-2 Activity: Critical Analysis: Reimagine References Country Navigator, & Varadanin, O. (2023, February 17).  Stereotypes, bias, and culture . Country Navigator. https://www.countrynavigator.com/blog/stereotypes-bias-and- culture/  Ghosh, M., Ritish, Lunar, M., Achumi, T. N., Kumar, M., & Singh, S. (2022). The Impact of Language Barriers and Cultural Diversity in International Migration.  Journal of Positive School Psychology 6 (4), 2314–2319.  The importance of multicultural education . School of Education. (n.d.). https://drexel.edu/soe/resources/student-teaching/advice/importance-of-cultural- diversity-in-classroom/