> Dear Colleagues
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> In my journey in delivering training in 'Respecting Diversity' I have come across many issues. I was wondering if anyone has encountered any issues and in particular the one I am giving below. If so how have you overcome it?
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> Issue
> Where one's religion or belief does not accept differences, for example religion has been used to dismiss the existence of LGBT groups. Now in promoting a culture that respects diversity, this idea of allowing people to have a belief but not to allow them to manifest themselves is not a rigorous approach.
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> Through such diversity sessions, we are modifying behaviour to enhance organisational development. It is sad to say that a culture that respects diversity is promoted by asking people to leave their values outside and take on board the university's - we all know that whatever we feel about groups our feelings can manifest themselves - if not in the form of direct acts of discrimination then definitely unwitting prejudices.
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> This aspect is a big challenge. I would in my professionalism want to challenges people's values/belief's but then it might be seen as a 'disrespectful' approach.
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> Any views or guidance - bearing in mind that HE has its own 'set ways'. How can such situations be overcome?
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> Look forward to your responses.
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> Regards
>
> Parin
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> Parin Hirji
> Equality Training Officer
> Professional Development
> 7 Holywell Drive
> Loughborough University
> Leicestershire
> LE11 3TU
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