We live in a world characterized by diversity. Given the rampant spread of cross cultural interactions as a result of education, work, business expansion, human expression, and social exchanges, the subject of diversity has been receiving due emphasis. The reason is not just because the world has become a global village, but also because the information age has rendered awareness and sensitized the presence of such differences beyond the familiar norms. And to succeed in such an environment, rigidity or resistance to differences does not work.
The ICT revolution has blurred geographical and cultural boundaries, bringing together people from diverse communities. The most striking association one has with diversity is any visible differences in culture, tradition, beliefs, values, race, religion, language, or social community. While these are common themes linked with diversity, there are also diverse ways of expressing one’s thoughts and ideas by translating them into creative avenues. In fact diversity stimulates imagination and brings out the best solutions to problems. To put it differently, diversity maybe considered the food for creativity.
Although one usually tends to be comfortable with own culture and traditions, it is worthwhile to explore the differences outside the recognizable zone. Every country and social community has something to contribute within their differences. Understanding, accepting and appreciating the differences gives better scope to boost expression and innovation. Diversity simply adds color to the outline of our experiences and surroundings. Imagine a world where everybody follows the same practices or project similar set of ideas and thoughts in the absence of diversity. Won´t it be a boring world? It would simply kill creativity because of a dearth of curiosity or motivation. Diversity allows exchange of experience, deeper awareness and exploration for imagination to flourish.
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