Diversity of Values in a Global Society

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This paper examines how America has always been a multi-cultural society composed of different cultures from numerous parts of the world and how its peoples have always been joined as one country with diverse cultures living together in the belief in the universality of the American principles of freedom, equality and self-government. It analyzes the potential problems that can occur as technology moves the United States toward a more global society and the misunderstandings and prejudices that do exist have the potential to be exacerbated in the future. It looks at such issues as multi-culturalism in the workplace and the problems of cultural diversity in education.

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"Consequently, the classroom should operate as a forum that permits students of all ethnic and cultural groups to fully develop their talents while teaching them how to respect and appreciate the talents and culture of other students (Ralph, 1995, p. 290). Educators must help students understand their own cultures and help free them from any cultural boundaries that may prevent them from appreciating other students' cultures. Consequently, educators must rely on instructional texts that reflect the perspectives, experiences and values of all ethnic and cultural groups (Ralph, 1995, p. 290). However, multicultural education should not merely address literacy, but should also contribute to interethnic understanding, thereby making it easier for students to see and cross cultural borders (Ralph, 1995, p. 290)."

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