IE Business School

Fundamentals of Diversity

This course is part of The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialization

Taught in English

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Celia De Anca
Brendan Anglin

Instructors: Celia De Anca

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15 hours (approximately)
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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.3

(16 reviews)

Intermediate level

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15 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we'll examine different types of diversity and why they are essential to any organization. We'll also explore the roles that gender, culture, and disability play within diversity and how to manage these aspects of identity within organizations. Moreover, we'll analyze some vulnerabilities within certain categories of diversity.

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14 videos4 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt1 plugin

After exploring the three main types of diversity and how they affect organizations, we will now discuss the concept of gender in depth. We will analyze key terms such as gender expression and sexual orientation and identify the main challenges LGBTI+ communities face in today's world.

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In module 3, we'll explore how culture can impact our companies and the world around us. We will also discuss the origins of intercultural communication as well as the description of race, ethnicity, and racism.

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In the last module of the course, we will discuss age in the context of diversity. We'll also focus on an exploration of how people with physical, intellectual, or sensory disabilities can have equal participation in society.

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12 videos6 readings1 quiz1 peer review3 discussion prompts

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4.3 (7 ratings)
Celia De Anca
IE Business School
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