In school and other communities, diversity creates a more open minded and inclusive community. By seeing and experiencing different cultures and opinions, students and teachers become more educated and open to opinions different than their own. Students feel safe and comfortable seeing people, whether it be their peers or higher authority, they relate to in different ways. Overall, experiencing diversity in school prepares students for their future in a diverse world, according to Ceridian.com.

ProBoneAustrallia stated,”In order to make a change, you have to identify what the problem is”. Maybe your community is not welcoming to different opinions or they don’t see diversity as important.They could also not be educated. Once you see the issue or issues, it’s time to speak out.

Although this is the hardest step, it’s also the most crucial; addressing the issues is the only way change can happen even identifying your own biases. Diversity.rutgers.edu said,”If you see someone saying slurs or bullying someone, you have to step up”. Shane Windmeyer, founder and coordinator of Campus PrideNet and the Lambda 10 Project says to “Always speak up, and never be silenced out of fear”. According to Learning.Justice.org, when going to speak up, stay calm and respectful while getting your point across.

Dr.K.E Supriya, who is a professor of communications at the University of Wisconsin said, “If you simply call someone a racist, a wall goes up. Calling someone names can make them defensive and then they will not listen to reason. Try to talk to them or tell them why what they are saying is offensive. A way to educate people on inclusion and diversity is to have open conversations without attacking someone.

Try to explain the problems you have found in a respectful and thoughtful way, while also advocating for what you want. Don’t back down or be afraid to speak up, especially since it will be beneficial. If you are trying to educate someone but they won’t listen, go to authority figures, do not let this problem continue.