Overview

Diversity resistance is the dynamic interplay of individual and collective behaviors, with individual resistance rooted in unconscious motivation and organizational resistance rooted in the collective behavior of individuals.

The purpose of the topic selection for this week is to enrich understanding of the forms of diversity resistance (e.g., stereotyping and backlash) and introduce literature that may help move individuals and groups to more equitable and integrative norms. This module focuses on concepts that are important for human relations professionals when considering how resistance to diversity can be reduced. One framework to consider is that perhaps diversity resistance and integration exists on a continuum consisting of:

Resistance
Discrimination Prevention
Access and Legitimacy
Inclusion
Integration and Learning
Racial Identity Development

Module Objectives

In this module, our activities, content, and assignments will help you do the following:

Integrate concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion for modeling approaches to human relations.
Recognize and describe alternative forms of diversity resistance
Evaluate the use of theories of human relations to enhance inclusive and equitable professional practices.

Module To-Do List

Here's everything you need to do and remember for this module: