Entry 12 :Inclusion
Today I am going to talking about inclusion and why inclusion is such an important topic to me. For example, one time when I was in 3rd grade my third grader teacher and my entire third grade class at the time put on a play production without including me. Therefore, the teacher never explained to me why she never included me in the play to begin with with the rest of my third grade class. At the end of the day I felt very left out and along.
This is just one example of the many times that I have gotten discriminated against base on the fact that I have a disability.
How does cultural diversity and inclusion goes hand in hand
To truly understand why everyone is not always inclusion in certain situation or activity. You much first understand the ins and outs of cultural diversity and how cultural diversity play an important key role as to why everyone is not always include.
Here is a graph of the many different type of groups that make up cultural diversity explain to my audience in my own words as to why these groups in this graph may get discriminated against by society
The only people that always get inclusion in society eyes is if you are a young pure white male.
This is why we must be open to talk about including everyone in society not just one group but all the colors of the rainbow.
Laws
There are many laws that protest people from getting discriminated against such as the Civil Rights Act. You may be asking yourself what is the Civil Right act law and how does it protest people from getting discriminated against. While the Civil Right act law is the 1964 law that prohibits discrimination against others base on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. There is a another law that also protest people with disabilities from getting discriminated against it is called Americans with disabilities act was established in 1990...guaranteeing equal opportunities. As documented in the 2021 online article entitled, “Disability Rights Section” provided by the United States Department of Justice.Even though we have these laws in place to protest people from getting discriminated against. Unfortunately, discrimination still exist in society Today.
Therefore, since Inclusion is an important aspect within our society, everyone should choose to support this endeavor by considering three common areas that deserve attention:First, the classroom, second, the workplace, and finally, the community.
The classroom
The Opposing View believe when it comes to Inclusion inside the classroom is that
1. Inclusion does not affect students inside the classroom2. Inclusion has no impact on their learning
While my point of view is when it comes to Inclusion inside the classroom is that Don’t make assumptions about other students inside the classroom Such as
The classroom
1. Don’t call as you see it2. Don’t impose a diagnosis on a student
Secondly, Expectations should be consistent for all students inside the classroom Such as
1. Don’t lower standards on any student inside the classroom
Gaille in her 2019 online article entitled, “15 Pros and Cons of an Inclusion Classroom” reports that...“Kids will usually perform up to the standards and goals that you setfor them.”
Therefore, Less rigor can lead to a lack of an education for any student inside the classroom
Finally, Provide an equal opportunities for any student inside the classroom Such as
1. Mainstreaming should be an option for any student rather they have a disability or not
2. Field trips and special activities should be open to all students
The workplace
The Opposing View believe when it comes to Inclusion inside the workplace is that
1. There are no evident concerns when it comes to inclusion inside the workplace2. Current laws are being followed when it comes to inclusion inside the workplace
While my point of view when it comes to Inclusion inside the workplace is that Job placement should be available to everyone and not just one group of people Such as
Secondly, Advancement opportunities should be available for all employees such as
1. Employee need to be more open about what they post over the time clock2. The eligibility requirements should be very straight forward when trying to get a job.
Finally, people who are in a job programs deserve fair pay (not below minimum wage) such as,
1. There should be equal pay for equal work for anyone that is in a job program
2. There should be bonus pay available for every employee
The community
The Opposing View believe when it comes to Inclusion in the community is that
1. The community has no obligations to remedy concerns when it comes to inclusion within the community2. Elected officials currently serve on planning committees
The community
While my point of view when it comes to Inclusion within the community is that accessibility should be guaranteed for all individuals within the community such as
1. There should not be limited to a specific disability
2.That common sense should always be our guide when it comes to accessibility within our community
Secondly, Disable individuals should be included in community planning such as
1. The disabilities community should be allowed a voice when it comes to community planning
“The goal of inclusion strategies is to make everyone feel accepted and comfortable, ready to share their opinions and thoughts without hesitation.” As documented by Workable Technology Limited in their 2021 online article entitled, “Diversity vs. Inclusion in the Workplace.”
2. Those with disabilities should be allowed to create their own ideas within the community
Finally, secondary forms of accessibility must always be guaranteed for everyone such as
1. There must always be a Backup plan in place a head of time
2. There needs to be a service & repair personnel on-call 24/7
Inconclusion I feel as a society we need to come together and become one unit. We as a society can become one unit by education people about different cultural background beside race. Such as disability, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation by doing so I feel that society and the community will start to accept, love and include people for who they are as a human being.
Remember we are unique, different and special in our own unique way, I love you all, see you next time💚💚💚💚
