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EDU 3053EAwareness of socio-cultural diversityGroup Members:Farah AthirahNurul AtiqahHanis WardahNurul AdibahSiti Hawa

CONCEPT OF SOCIO CULTURAL DIVERSITYSocio-cultural diversity concerns aspects of culture that can influence an individuals interactions with others of different backgrounds.

In this topic, we will learn about:Concepts of race, society and social classTypes of belief system, language, custom and gender practices among multicultural society in Malaysia. How the understanding of various cultures in Malaysia is able to assist in the inculcation of unity among various races.

Concepts of race, society and social classRacerefers to a big group of people who have moral ideals and law which is bounded by desire and one that experiences past history and stays within the territory of a country.the emergence of a race is related to the similarities that each individual in a group share the similar characteristics such as common language, religion, cultures, live in a similar territory, live in the same country and become a citizen.

Concepts of race, society and social classSocietySociety is classified as a group of people who are related and they perform activities collectively while living together. The importance of this kind of interaction between individuals which determines a particular pattern of life and there is a distinct communication system (Roucek and Warren, 1979).According to Syed Ismail & Ahmad Subki (1965) community refers to a group of people living together and they are dependent on their culture, In addition, each community has the same objective to be achieved. Most of the time, these people live together and they are interdependent in the organization. They also share a cultural heritage system which are reflected in the unique needs that existed in the lives of people.

Concepts of race, society and social classSocial classSocial class refers to the status or position of one group in the social hierarchy that reflects whether one group was in the upper class, middle or lower class. During the age of the Malacca Sultanate, the Malay society is divided into two groups, that is the government and the citizens. The government consists of the King, Bangsawan, Speaker, and Headman. Meanwhile, the citizens consist of ordinary people.

Concepts of race, society and social class

Types of belief system, language, custom and gender practicesBelief systema state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing. In the context of religion, belief is part of the core of moral development.Languagea communication tool used by every member in the community in any one race to communicate and interact with each other. In addition, language has also become an important medium of information shared between members of society.CustomThe rules and norms that are and have been in practice by a group of people through many generations.Gender

AwarenessRecognize differences as diversity rather than abnormal behaviour or inappropriate responses to the environment.Respect the benefits of diverse values and behaviours to people and to the organization.Accept that each culture finds some values more important and some behaviours more desirable than others.Have a clear sense of your individual culture

Understand the effect that historic distrust has on present-day interactions.Recognize your own ethnocentricity the ways in which you stereotype, judge, and discriminate, and your emotional reactions to conflicting cultural values.Understand how the culture of your organization affects those whose culture is different.Recognize the similarities that are shared across the human culture, regardless cultures and groups safety, good health, education and the ability to pursue and achieve our potential.

Develop Diversity CompetenceLearn factual information about other cultures and groups with different backgrounds. See a movie about other cultural lifestyles. Compare how you live your life to what youve seen on film. Read about cross-gender differences in communication styles.Develop a good relationship with someone from a different culture or identity group.

Attend a cultural event, celebration, or holiday program of a different culture that you have never experienced before. Compare the similarities and differences of this event/celebration to those of your cultural group. Find out the meanings behind the differences.

Show more patience when working and interacting with people who have different learning styles than you.

Explore your family history and background. Where did your ancestors come from before arriving in this country? What are the special customs and traditions that were shared from generation to generation? Interview and older member of your family.