Allison DeVoreMrs. MearsEnglish 1 HonorsMay 14, 2014Importance of Cultural DiversityThe world as a whole is becoming more and more diverse. There is diversity in schools and the workplace. People need to understand that diversity is what makes the world go round. If everyone had the same characteristics, the world would be a very boring place. Although all human beings are the same in some ways, we are nevertheless culturally different. Cultural diversity allows us to appreciate our differences. Different cultural groups have beliefs, customs, values, and a wide variety of characteristics that make them special. Cultural influences cause people to see the world differently and cultural diversity should be appreciated. Diversity should be respected and clearly noticed because it shows our uniqueness and self-worth (McHale). Culture plays a very important place in everyone's life. Instead of trying to ignore our differences, we should embrace them and be proud of who we are. We can learn many different things if we give a chance to people who are culturally different from us. Cultural diversity offers us an opening to discover the uniqueness of the world. People can't want everything to be the same. They cannot tell themselves that cultures and differences are not important (“Section 1”). In fact, in schools, there is a lot of diversity. In the classroom, cultural diversity should be appreciated because students will want to learn more about themselves and their culture (Borkar). Different groups mean there will be a wide variety of topics to discuss. This benefits students because they can experience the many different perspectives of the world around them. They can learn different ways of thinking and n...... middle of paper ...... it could help society if people gave it a chance. In the future, the world will only become more diverse. People should learn to appreciate it by recognizing the differences around them. Sometimes people are afraid that “acknowledging differences will divide people from each other.” However, learning about cultural differences can actually bring people together” (“Section 1”). It would be better if people came closer together instead of drifting apart due to discrimination and other mistreatment. Building relationships with different cultures should be a goal for everyone, and even for nations as a whole. Each group has different strengths that can benefit the entire community. Since the world is sure to become more diverse, it is important to be informed about cultural groups so that you can become more marketable and succeed in a diverse world..