Theme 1: Identity and Belonging
Making sense of individuals, communities and societies
Living Tensions:
- Dimensions of Individual Differences – Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Socio-Economic, Indigenous, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Disability
- Historical Meaning – Cultural History, Oral History, and Cultural Renaissances
- Dynamics of Diversity – Inclusion, Exclusion, Assimilation, Integration, Pluralism
- Exclusionary ‘isms’– Racism, Sexism, Heterosexism, Ageism, Ableism, Nationalism, Capitalism
- The ‘-isms’ with Agendas: Feminism, Anti-Racism, Multiculturalism
- Who Counts? – Social Justice, Injustice, and Redress
- Media Representations – Authenticity and Stereotypes
Theme 2: Education and Learning Worlds of Differences
Teaching and learning difference
Living Tensions
- Inclusive Education – Dimensions of Individual Differences in Learning
- Educational Policies and Practices – Curricular and Instructional Frameworks for Diversity
- Ethics in Education – Participation, Inclusion, and Difference
- Educating Teachers – The Role of Institutions, Administrators, and Community Members
- Power of Contexts – Language Diversity and Learning New Languages
- In Situ Learning – Service or Experiential Learning and Intercultural Understanding
- Global Frames – Multicultural, cross-cultural, international and global education
Theme 3: Organizational Diversity
Building, sustaining, and valuing diversity in organizations
Living Tensions
- Planning for Diversity – Inclusive Employment Policies and Practices
- Beyond Legislative and Regulatory Compliance – Disabilities, Workplace Harassment, Discrimination
- Designing Spaces – Access and Accommodation of Diverse Meeds
- Cultural Mediation – Negotiating Assumptions and Practical Outcomes
- Markets and Diversity – Niche markets, Customization and Service Values
- Leveling the Playing Field – Global Economics, Fair Trade, Outsourcing, and Equal Opportunity
Theme 4: Community Diversity and Governance
The processes of governance and democracy in diverse communities
Living Tensions
- Democracy and Diversity – Questions of Representation and Voice
- Defining Necessities and Insuring Access – Housing, Medicine, Food, Water
- Considering Fames of Justice – Human Rights, Civil Rights, and the Law
- Mainstreaming or Integration – Services Based on Unique Cultural Identities
- Politics of Community Leadership – Challenges for Local Government
- Capacity Development – Self, Governance and Local Sovereignty
- Intercultural Relations – Tourism, Travel, Exchanges, Missions