First, we can learn more about the differences and understand why the differences exist. This knowledge provides us with new ways of looking at things, and gives us new ideas and possibilities that we may never have considered. Perhaps we may change our feelings or our behaviors as a result of understanding more about those who are different from us, or we may respectfully disagree on the points of difference. Examples of positive contributions of diversity exist around us in our daily lives. Different jobs in the workplace allow the overall effort of the business or organization to be more effective and efficient.
Different ideas contribute to improving the workplace, the schools, and the government.
Diversity of ideas and opinions about movies, books, dress, or politics makes our lives richer and more interesting. Families and friendships are strengthened when diverse perspectives and interests and new and different ideas are valued and encouraged within these relationships. Diversity is something to celebrate and to learn from, not something to change. Cultural diversity , the differences between the behaviors, values, beliefs, and attitudes of different cultural groups, is becoming more apparent throughout the world because of the increased frequency of contact of people from different cultures. This contact occurs when refugee populations are forced into other countries or people immigrate to different countries in search of better lives and economic security.