Introduction
I was asked to do a reflective paper on the sociological-, anthropological, and theological perspective on diversity. I had to make use of these perspectives to reflect on my past experience of engaging with individuals with a class, culture or background different from my own. This is followed by how these perspectives influenced my view on diversity and how this will affect future relationships.
Is it really that difficult to understand others that are different from us? Maybe we only avoid conversation since we fear difference, or are we essentially just too lazy to learn from others? Let us find out.
Different perspectives on diversity
Let as look at a brief summary of the three perspective on diversity: Sociological-, Anthropological- and Theological perspective.
Sociological perspective
Diversity lies at heart of many troublesome social conflicts, and utilizing sociology to break down the …show more content…
They study the differences among societies in the hope of getting an appreciation of diversity. The goal or hope of this perspective is through understanding our differences, we can live “together” in a better fashion.
Theological perspective
This perspective is viewed through a biblical lens. It is illustrated by history, facts and events that occurred in the Bible that resulted in simultaneously making a difference among unity and people. Theologians suggests that the principle of the Trinity- God is one being manifested in three persons- can act as a model for community and human society. Gods “oneness” brings us to unity and His “three-ness” affirms our uniqueness and diversity. An example of diversity in the Bible is language. Language diversity started in the time of the Babel tower, and it also occurred during the Pentecost day.
Using the three perspectives to make sense of past experiences of people from a different
I was asked to do a reflective paper on the sociological-, anthropological, and theological perspective on diversity. I had to make use of these perspectives to reflect on my past experience of engaging with individuals with a class, culture or background different from my own. This is followed by how these perspectives influenced my view on diversity and how this will affect future relationships.
Is it really that difficult to understand others that are different from us? Maybe we only avoid conversation since we fear difference, or are we essentially just too lazy to learn from others? Let us find out.
Different perspectives on diversity
Let as look at a brief summary of the three perspective on diversity: Sociological-, Anthropological- and Theological perspective.
Sociological perspective
Diversity lies at heart of many troublesome social conflicts, and utilizing sociology to break down the …show more content…
They study the differences among societies in the hope of getting an appreciation of diversity. The goal or hope of this perspective is through understanding our differences, we can live “together” in a better fashion.
Theological perspective
This perspective is viewed through a biblical lens. It is illustrated by history, facts and events that occurred in the Bible that resulted in simultaneously making a difference among unity and people. Theologians suggests that the principle of the Trinity- God is one being manifested in three persons- can act as a model for community and human society. Gods “oneness” brings us to unity and His “three-ness” affirms our uniqueness and diversity. An example of diversity in the Bible is language. Language diversity started in the time of the Babel tower, and it also occurred during the Pentecost day.
Using the three perspectives to make sense of past experiences of people from a different