Equality and Diversity

What is Diversity?

Diversity is the idea that a group has the right to share the resources and promises of society without being forced to relinquish their identity.

Diversity strives to eliminate all forms of oppression, taking action and facilitating constructive, healthy forms of resistance are essential.

Diversity vs. Differences

Diversity:

Different cultural groups are represented-both dominant and subordinate group members
Leads to a broader representation of perspectives, worldviews, lifestyles, language, communication skills, and so forth

Differences:

Are viewed as positive, not something to be tolerated
Are valued upon and valued as sources of strength
Disenfranchised groups are not required to give up their identity or assimilate to dominate norms
For dominant groups, this may mean that new ways of relating need to be acquired

Pass it on

Part silent movie, part music video, this short film, specially-commissioned by the EHRC aims to inspire children and encourage them to think about their future, as well as challenging stereotypical thinking around certain jobs.

Directed and edited by Adam Barnard for Company of Angels. Music by Peter Michaels. Director of Photography: Anthony Gurner. Costume: Sheara Abrahams.