 Welcome to your lesson on culture and diversity. Everyone has a culture. It shapes how we see the world, ourselves, and others. Let's do a vocabulary review and practice your pronunciation first. Repeat after me, number one. Diversity. Two. Culture. Three. Subcultures. Four. Ethnicity. Five. Race. Six. Inclusion. Seven. Exclusion. Eight. Stereotyping. Nine. Racism. Ten. Discrimination. So what is diversity? These are differences, variety, having many different types. This can refer to age, skills, ethnic differences, different work styles, sexual preferences, religion, racial differences, political views, abilities and disabilities, and social class. And there are many others. So then what is culture? These are the beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people. Culture also has to do with values and beliefs. Is shared by a group. Is learned. It influences and shapes behavior. It is transmitted from generation to generation. It is often unconscious. We're not aware of how our behaviors and attitudes have been shaped by it. And people in all cultures have common needs. Subcultures. These are groups that share values, guidelines, and behaviors not shared by the entire population. Ethnicity. This relates to cultural factors such as nationality, culture, ancestry, language, and beliefs. For example, the Irish, Africans, Russians. What is race? This is a grouping of humans based on skin color and other physical characteristics. Inclusion. This occurs when one is made or accepted as a part of a group. Exclusion. This is to prevent someone from doing something or being a part of a group. Stereotyping. A belief that all individuals who belong to a particular group share the same characteristics. So in the example of the picture, when you think of people from Egypt, many people think of pyramids and people riding on camels, which is not always true. Racism. A belief that one race is superior to another. We call this person a racist. Discrimination. A negative action toward a social group or its members based on their group membership. Looking at ourselves and others. No one is exactly like me. I have many things in common with the members of my family and community. Every person in the world needs some of the same things I need. So, what is culture? Culture is common behaviors and beliefs. Now you will continue on with the rest of your activities in campus.