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TEDx Talk: Why cultural diversity matters.

Main ideas:

  • Examples of cultural diversity has served humanity
  • The loss of cultural diversity: How it happens in modern society
  • Solutions to the loss of culture society

TEDx Talk: How to Go Beyond Diversity and Inclusion to Community and Belonging

Main ideas:

  • Cultural diversity
  • Inclusion: How to feel like you belong
  • Diversity: Practical implications in everyday life

Simon Sinek: What diversity and inclusion is really about

Main idea:

The difference from when we see things from our own perspective and from a broader shared vision.

Short comedy film: Diversity hire

Main idea:

How the modern concept of diversity (ethnic, sexual orientation, etc) can be misused and may undermine equality at the workplace. (Personal opinion: I found it quite hilarious).

Oscar nominated short film: New boy

Main idea: 

How our diverse cultural background shapes our life experiences and how they collide with other “native” and backgrounds and know-hows when placed in another cultural setting. (Personal opinion: Quite related to the research we did certain parts of PR2 and quite emotional)

Teen Mental Health: Diverse Communities

Main idea: 

The video highlights key aspects of teen mental health, noting that nearly half of all teens face mental health issues, with marginalized groups like BIPOC and LGBTQ youth at higher risk due to barriers such as misdiagnosis and lack of resources. Untreated conditions increase the risk of suicide, a leading cause of death among youth aged 12 to 18. Mental health symptoms vary, making it essential to identify signs like mood changes, isolation, or academic struggles. Additional obstacles for minority communities include a lack of culturally responsive care and resources.

CHIME: Traveller Youth Mental Health

Main ideas:

The video emphasizes that anyone can experience mental health difficulties but can overcome them through recovery, encapsulated by the acronym CHIME: Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. It highlights the importance of connecting with others, whether family, friends, or trusted individuals, to improve mental well-being and support recovery. The video also stresses the significance of cultural identity, especially for young travelers, and addresses the challenges of discrimination.

Let's Act on Inclusion 2: Mental Health

Main ideas:

The video highlights the importance of recognizing mental health signs and the role of communication in overcoming them. It encourages discussing feelings openly, noting that having supportive people around can reduce depression and suicidal thoughts. Continuous conversation about one's experiences and realizing available support boosts confidence and happiness. The video emphasizes that there's always someone ready to help, whether in a club, youth center, or among friends.

How diversity makes teams more innovative | Rocío Lorenzo | TED

Main idea:

In this talk, Rocío Lorenzo discusses her team's survey of 171 companies, revealing that diverse companies are indeed more innovative. She explores the data and offers insights on leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage to foster creativity and enhance company robustness.

Verna Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them

Main idea:

In her talk, diversity advocate Vernā Myers emphasizes the peril of subconscious biases, urging people to confront and engage with groups that make them uncomfortable. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and overcoming biases for a more inclusive society.

The Paradox of Diversity: Dr. Marilyn Sanders Mobley at TEDxCLE 2013

Main idea: 

Dr. Marilyn Sanders Mobley states that "What we cannot acknowledge we cannot address and what we cannot address, we cannot make the progress we need to make." She also discusses how important inclusion is and how we need to recognize our part in diversity.

Diversity and globalization: James Sun at TEDxBayArea Ignite

Main idea: 

James Sun discusses how diversity impacts the corporation; Research shows that firms with highly diverse leadership and the consistency of this diverse leadership will have a broader range of perspectives for strategic problem solving. Mr. Sun also discusses how society needs to become aware of our implicit biases and embrace the complexities of what diversity is.

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