Diversity Checklist
a multicultural checklist

   
1. I have recently sought out more information to enhance my own awareness and understanding of racism by talking with others, reading or listening.

2. I have spent time recently looking at my own attitudes and behaviors as they contribute to or combat the racism around me.

3. I have re-evaluated my use of terms or phrases that may be perceived by others as degrading or hurtful.

4. I have suggested or initiated workshops or discussions with friends, colleagues, social clubs or church groups about cultural diversity.

5. I have openly disagreed with a racist comment, action or joke.

6. I have made a personal contract with myself to take a positive stand on cultural diversity.

7. When I see a broadcast, advertisement or read a newspaper article that is racially, culturally or religiously biased, I have complained to the person in charge.

8. I have talked with my colleagues at work about the racial/cultural climate in our organization.

9. I have examined my local school's curricula, textbooks, school assembly programs, staff and administration for racial and cultural balance.

10. I have made a commitment to learn more about a culture that is different from my own, through reading, study and listening.

11. I have contributed time and/or funds to an agency, fund or program that promotes diversity.

 

Direct your questions and comments to: Shirley J. O'Brien, Forbes Building, Room 301, Tucson, AZ 85721. Phone: (520) 621-7145 FAX: (520) 621-1314 E-Mail: sobrien@cals.arizona.edu

 

Content Questions/Comments: Billye Foster (billye@cals.arizona.edu) or Steven Crofts (scrofts@cals.arizona.edu)
Last Updated:
05/13/2005

Vision:  To affect positive change in the CALS community by valuing differences and building respect.

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.


Content Questions/Comments: Billye Foster (billye@cals.arizona.edu) or Steven Crofts (scrofts@cals.arizona.edu)
Last Updated:
05/16/2005