Cultural Assumption and Identity: Exploring the 25 Types of Diversity as an Agent of Change

Workshop Presentation
De'Andrea Matthews  

The dimensions of individual differences are vast. The vehicle created to explore this is the 25 Types of Diversity. This session engages participants in a way that everyone can contribute by recognizing critical aspects of diversity through self-identification while challenging cultural assumptions. The 25 Types of Diversity presents primary and secondary characteristics, with primary being the more obvious physical/visual characteristics, and secondary being the invisible/unseen, yet very important indicators of our identities. These are the characteristics that shape our perspectives, values and beliefs. Included in the session are linguistic diversity, religious diversity, geographic diversity, educational and informational diversity to name a few. Each of the 25 Types of Diversity will be explained and demonstrated through engaging audience participation, concluding with inclusive remedies to improving recognition, access, and ultimately equity.