understanding of diversity
Phillip Kirk posted Jul 16, 2019 1:39 PM
In what ways does looking through the history lens enhance your understanding of diversity?
Studying history is an excellent way to gain context for the way things are today. It can also be a way to grow from past mistakes.
Consider a current event in the news that has a historical counterpart. How does looking through the history lens influence how you perceive both the current and historical events? Please share a news link to your events.
I think one of the biggest events that has been going on for the last twenty years is the immigration issue. In the past the Irish were blamed for what south Americans are being blamed for today. If we look at history many of the people who came here worked bad jobs and made little money. Those jobs provided the following generations to make America what it is today.
How does analyzing the relationship between history, culture, and diversity have an influence on your discipline of study or chosen profession?
As a train conductor the railroad has a long history and not all of it is good. The union that we all work under protects us from past injustices and tries to prevent future ones. Also i work with a lot of different people from a lot of different cultures. The ability to navigate through these interactions greatly increase business relations.
