International Perspective-View of the Concept of Diversity in Other Countries

Publication Date

1-1-1999

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Library Administration

Volume

27

Issue

2022-01-02

DOI

10.1300/J111v27n01_12

First Page

171

Last Page

190

Abstract

What is the concept of diversity and how is il interpreted throughout the world? The purpose of this article is to articulate the concept of diversity in other nations. Four countries, Australia. Canada. China and the United Kingdom, were reviewed for this article. These nations provide a representation of what is occurring throughout the world. Further research will he needed to focus on other countries or continents, The concept of diversity has evolved through time and will continue to encompass a nation's history, economy, political and educational systems. Only time will tell if the concept of diversity can be accepted by individuals and organizations, and be regarded as a part of a nation's norm.

Keywords

Australia, Canada, China, United Kingdom, diversity, ethnicity, languages, Aborigines. First Nations, minority nationalities, melting pol, literacy

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