OBJECTIVES Define and explain Loden’s Model of Diversity and significance of this model in understanding diversity. Compare and contrast the different disability model and their implications for individuals with disabilities. Appreciate and understand the importance/benefits of exclusivity in various settings, including education and the workplace. DIVERSITY DIVERTERE means to turn away, separate , oppose t he state or quality of being different or varied or assortment people differences which may relate to their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, culture, religion, mental and physical ability, class & immigration status ( UNESCO, 2017)
a ccepting, respecting and tolerating each other differences – means awareness of laws, policies and system – RECOGNIZING LODEN’S DIVERSITY WHEEL d iscover and explore areas that could connect us and allow us to do collaborative works – it will open up more avenue to solve problems and innovate.
THE DIVERSITY WHEEL - LODEN’S DIVERSITY MODEL In the year 1990, Marilyn Loden and Judy Rosener developed a framework as a respond to the divergence in American labor force. The goal is to capacitate people to make their voices heard by pointing to their diversity and its impact on their person, their right and their freedom (Halal, et.al, 2020) The diversity wheel pointed to the significance of our social characters and the ways in which people develop their identity when they are able to establish a connection with specific group of people.
PRIMARY CORE DIMENSION Spiritual beliefs, class, gender, physical abilities& characteristics, age, race. Ethnicity, income, sexuality SECONDARY DIMENSION Work experience, family status, communication style, first language, cognitive style, work style, political beliefs, military experience, education , organizational role and model & geographic location
Primary Core Dimension Secondary Dimension Can be change or can be discarded ( people interaction, the place we live) The primary or core dimensions are stronger ones Characteristics we were born with OR established by significant experience Considered to be distinctly persuasive in establishing who we are.
RESPECT treating others the way we wish to be treated INCLUSION making certain everyone on a team is truly a part of the team – decision making, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected as an individual. RICR PRINCIPLES Respect, Inclusion, Cooperation & Responsibility COOPERATION actively helping other to succeed rather than competing or attempting to one-up someone RESPONSIBILITY managing personal behavior to maintain a diversity –positive environment and questioning inappropriate behavior when it occurs
ABILITY refers to the possession of the qualities required to do something, necessary skills or power. ABILITY (and DISABILITY) as a DIMESION of DIVERSITY DISABILITY (WHO) it is umbrella tem for impairments, activity limitation and participation, restriction Refers to the negative aspects of the interaction between individual (with health condition) and individual contextual factors (environmental and personal factors)
DISABILITY is not just health issue BUT also an issue that affects a person’s state in life and environment he/she in. A person Self identity in his/her perspective of the world around him/her are affected by both ability and disability. AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT - ADA act of 1990 DISABILITY is a person who has physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. Static or Progressive, Congenital or Acquired, Visible or Invisible
Dilemma of Diversity diversity-different-discrimination Some place women and people of color are still discriminated Different religion is also discriminated Non married /same sex couples still not accepted Children from indigenous group go to educational system without considering ethnic backgrounds, values and beliefs DIVERSITY NEED TO BE ACCEPTED, TOLERATED & RESPECTED