FINAL Lesson 3.2 Respect For Diversity

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Module 3: Individual Peacekeeping Personnel

Lesson

3.2
Respect for Diversity
Relevance

▪ UN peacekeeping operations are diverse

▪ Local population has own culture

▪ Success dependent on respect for diversity

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Learning Outcomes

Learners will:

▪ Describe cultural differences and different kinds of diversity


▪ Explain how “respect for diversity” contributes to effective
peacekeeping
▪ Describe strategies to improve communication

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Lesson Overview

1. Diversity
2. Cultivating an Awareness of Diversity
3. Assumptions, Prejudices & Stereotypes
4. UN Core Value of Respect for Diversity
5. Practicing Respect for Diversity

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Learning Activity 3.2.1
Diversity Line

Instructions:
▪ Stand against the wall and listen to the instructor
▪ The instructor will read statements which are either true or
false
▪ Walk up to the line on the floor when a statement is true for
you
▪ Consider common ground and differences between you and
others

Time: 10 minutes

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1. What is Diversity?

▪ Diversity means “variety” – refers to things that are


different from each other

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1. What is Diversity?

Core personality

Fixed attributes

Personal
circumstances and
choices

Organizational aspects

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2. Cultivating an Awareness of Diversity

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Learning Activity 3.2.2
Diversity Iceberg

Instructions:
▪ Consider the “differences” between individuals who deploy
to a mission
▪ What differences are obvious?
▪ What differences are less obvious?

Time: 15 minutes
▪ Brainstorming: 10 minutes
▪ Discussion: 5 minutes

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2. Cultivating an Awareness of Diversity

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2. Cultivating an Awareness of Diversity

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2. Cultivating an Awareness of Diversity

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3. Assumptions, Prejudices & Stereotypes

▪ Stereotypes = beliefs about all people of a certain type


▪ Prejudices = judgments or opinions that are formed
without real knowledge or examination of facts –
prejudices are generally negative

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4. UN Core Value of Respect for Diversity

▪ Work effectively with people from all backgrounds


▪ Treat all people with dignity and respect
▪ Treat men and women equally
▪ Show respect for diverse points of view
▪ Examine own biases and behaviours
▪ Do not discriminate against any individual or group

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5. Practicing Respect for Diversity

▪ Attitudes regarding authority and management


▪ Body language and gestures
▪ Religion, spirituality and faith
▪ Family, clan and tribal connections
▪ Dress code
▪ Concepts of time
▪ Communication
▪ Learning from others

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Learning Activity 3.2.3
Practicing Respect for Diversity

Instructions:
▪ Consider each key area of diversity
▪ What differences must you be aware of?
▪ How does practicing respect in these key areas of diversity
contribute to success in your work?

Time: 5 minutes
▪ Brainstorming: 3 minutes
▪ Discussion: 2 minutes

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Attitudes Regarding Authority and Management
▪ Remember that the difference may be cultural
▪ Take time to understand what is happening
▪ Be clear and respectful in your communications and
expectations

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Body Language and Gestures
▪ Observe and acquaint yourself with what is culturally
appropriate
▪ Ask colleagues for advice as needed

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Religion, Spirituality and Faith
▪ Be aware of different religious beliefs and customs,
particularly local ones
▪ Practice respect for all religious beliefs
▪ Practice respect for religious artifacts and places of
worship

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Family, Clan and Tribal Connections
▪ Pay respect to elders
▪ Understand family ties
▪ Understand local roles and traditions for men and
women

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Dress Codes
▪ Be aware of local cultural norms and climate
▪ Adapt yourself to local dress codes

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Concepts of Time
▪ Do not over generalize about any group’s way of
perceiving or managing time
▪ Reserve judgment about the meaning behind different
attitudes and practices regarding time

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Communication

SENDER MESSAGE CHANNEL RECEIVER


The channel through which the message
moves
VERBAL, NON-VERBAL, WRITTEN

“What I mean” Message “What I understand”

Message communicated Message


through filter of interpreted
LANGUAGE, IDIOMS, through filter of
NORMS, VALUES LANGUAGE, IDIOMS,
NORMS, VALUES

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Communication
▪ Use common words – avoid slang/idioms
▪ Check you are understanding and understood
▪ Allow time for people to speak – create opportunities for
those speaking less
▪ Be aware of tone of voice, body language
▪ Practice patience
▪ Be careful in your use
of humour

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Learning from Others
▪ All colleagues are a great resource
▪ National colleagues – cultural information
▪ Other colleagues – experiences from other missions,
cultures
Summary of Key Messages

▪ Diversity exists – mission environment, host country


▪ “Respect for diversity” contributes to effective
peacekeeping
▪ Be aware of your communication – words, tone of voice,
body language

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Questions

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Learning Activity

Learning Evaluation

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