What is Cultural Diversity?
Domestic Cultural Diversity courses study the diverse components of United States culture in order to offer an understanding of the history and culture of ethnically diverse groups; majority/minority relations; civil rights; and other economic, political, social, and educational issues surrounding such pluralism. This study of Cultural Diversity emphasizes understanding the dynamics of race, gender, sexual orientation, age class, and disabilities.
The University of Melbourne’s Cultural Diversity Policy affirms that cultural diversity encompasses differences based on race, ethnicity, language, religion, value and belief systems, disability, class, sexuality, gender, age and educational background. The cultural diversity of the University is a strength and an asset, and we value diversity of opinions, perspectives and interests.
