ETH 120 Week 5 Discussion – Diversity benefits and challenges

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

As you move into this final week of class, take a moment to reflect on the aspects of cultural diversity you encountered during previous weeks. This week, you are asked to discuss the significance of cultural diversity in the United States. Exploring the benefits and limitations to diversity practices requires awareness of what diversity means, both locally and world-wide.

Watch the below video on the difference between Equality vs. Equity

The concept of the American Dream is that anyone who works hard enough will be rewarded – that anyone can pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Is the American Dream still attainable in 2019 and is it achieved the same way for all people? How do we ensure a society that is grounded in equity?

• What do you see as some of the benefits of the diversity in the United States?
• What are some of the biggest challenges? Provide specific examples for each.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Your responses must be at least 100 words.