What is diversity? Why value diversity?

These were some of the questions addressed by the speaker, Selwyn McSween in the SLDP seminar, “A Journey to Diversity”. When one speaks of diversity, it is much more than racial or ethnic diversity; it also includes religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and so on. A diverse body is able to attract and retain a wide range of people with individual interests, dedication, backgrounds and perspectives.

Diversity forces people to challenge their assumptions, stereotypes and perceptions and it fosters social growth and the ability for people to properly understand one another. Therefore this session becomes an invaluable learning experience for those who will/do work with people.

The seminar was informative, enlightening and educational. The speaker, Selwyn McSween, was moving, intellectual and coming from a human rights background, he provided insightful information about diversity. Additionally, the listeners were involved in the seminar by discussing various case studies that addressed human rights issues and emphasized the importance of being diverse. Besides the fact that it was insightful, many of the things presented could be applied to everyday life.

Review by Abena.