Denotatively, the difference between diversity and difference is very minute, but connotatively, there is a vast difference between them that flirts with the analogy of the two.
Diversity
Referring to diversity, one basically talks about things that entirely fall within one circle, but one circle that has certain distinguishable differences. Furthermore, these things should have the same structure or function. A perfect example would be of fruits, God created apples in a number of colours, whether green, red or yellow, an apple, will always be an apple due to its natural content, this clearly emphasizing the true meaning of diversity, many forms of the exact same thing, with synonyms: varied, multiform etc.
Differences
Whilst difference, on the other hand, immediately gives one the impression that there exists no link between two things being compared, no analogy what so ever. Difference clearly gives no rise to any form of relationship between two factors. For instance, there is a difference between a pillow and boomerang, nothing links the two, and there is a clear-cut separation in any form of relationship what so ever between the two, even in structure or function, with synonyms: Opposite, unlike, conflicting, separate etc.
Evaluation of the obstacles that cause an increased “diversity”.
I honestly believe that, diversity, cultural diversity in this university, and in any other society in existence, will always be there, whether we like it or not, that is the divinity of Gods creations, everything differs for a certain reason. Every culture different in characteristics, history, behaviour and belief-systems, this is how it is! Also what cannot be debated is the fact that, populating these ethnic groups, are human beings, that being the whole point, we are all human, no matter what our skin-colours, bank balances or histories might say. Diversity is beauty, it contains significant unique aspects that should be embraced and exercised, not pointed out like a problem. Imagine if we were all the same, there wouldn’t be any variety, choice or significance.
The main concern, or worry that is captivating the university, is not diversity, it is differences there-of, the lack of common ground between students. The obstacles caused by intolerance, lack of interaction and proper communication, lack of understanding, not racism! Barriers are broken through tolerance and understanding, which is conducive upon the effective communication of everybody.
For metals to combine, they are heated in chambers to eventually form a fully integrated metal-alloy (combination two different metals, (which has better properties than the two first two, it is exactly the same with the university, one cannot expect integration to occur during inactivity. Students of different ethnics groups should be placed inside a melting pot, heating (heat being the battles and struggles that will inevitably occur (and over good time, the result will be a better, stronger integrated generation. But if the university continues to hesitate and fail to provide a platform for social integration to happen, the hurdle will only go higher. Focusing on the differences within a society leads to conflict and segregation, but by spearheading the transformation of the racially-dispersed UFS, into a new integrated KOVSIE-culture, that seeks to fully involve everyone, and embrace the Unity in our Diversities rather than our differences, will undoubtedly bring a change, if not a revolution.
Diversity
Referring to diversity, one basically talks about things that entirely fall within one circle, but one circle that has certain distinguishable differences. Furthermore, these things should have the same structure or function. A perfect example would be of fruits, God created apples in a number of colours, whether green, red or yellow, an apple, will always be an apple due to its natural content, this clearly emphasizing the true meaning of diversity, many forms of the exact same thing, with synonyms: varied, multiform etc.
Differences
Whilst difference, on the other hand, immediately gives one the impression that there exists no link between two things being compared, no analogy what so ever. Difference clearly gives no rise to any form of relationship between two factors. For instance, there is a difference between a pillow and boomerang, nothing links the two, and there is a clear-cut separation in any form of relationship what so ever between the two, even in structure or function, with synonyms: Opposite, unlike, conflicting, separate etc.
Evaluation of the obstacles that cause an increased “diversity”.I honestly believe that, diversity, cultural diversity in this university, and in any other society in existence, will always be there, whether we like it or not, that is the divinity of Gods creations, everything differs for a certain reason. Every culture different in characteristics, history, behaviour and belief-systems, this is how it is! Also what cannot be debated is the fact that, populating these ethnic groups, are human beings, that being the whole point, we are all human, no matter what our skin-colours, bank balances or histories might say. Diversity is beauty, it contains significant unique aspects that should be embraced and exercised, not pointed out like a problem. Imagine if we were all the same, there wouldn’t be any variety, choice or significance.
The main concern, or worry that is captivating the university, is not diversity, it is differences there-of, the lack of common ground between students. The obstacles caused by intolerance, lack of interaction and proper communication, lack of understanding, not racism! Barriers are broken through tolerance and understanding, which is conducive upon the effective communication of everybody.
For metals to combine, they are heated in chambers to eventually form a fully integrated metal-alloy (combination two different metals, (which has better properties than the two first two, it is exactly the same with the university, one cannot expect integration to occur during inactivity. Students of different ethnics groups should be placed inside a melting pot, heating (heat being the battles and struggles that will inevitably occur (and over good time, the result will be a better, stronger integrated generation. But if the university continues to hesitate and fail to provide a platform for social integration to happen, the hurdle will only go higher. Focusing on the differences within a society leads to conflict and segregation, but by spearheading the transformation of the racially-dispersed UFS, into a new integrated KOVSIE-culture, that seeks to fully involve everyone, and embrace the Unity in our Diversities rather than our differences, will undoubtedly bring a change, if not a revolution.
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