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Perceptions of Diversity: Global versus Local Perceptions
Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, Phoenix, USA
Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA
Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA
Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA
Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA
- 1 Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, Phoenix, USA
- 2 Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA
- 3 Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA
- 4 Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA
- 5 Gallaudet University, Washington DC, USA
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Abstract
The current study investigated climate and diversity issues and how they contributed to students’ attitudes and experiences at a private university for the deaf. A 40-item survey was administered to assess the global perspectives regarding diversity. This scale was reduced to a 16-item scale with four subscales using exploratory factor analysis, labeled Multicultural : Diversity is Enriching , Abstract Liberalism , Cultural Racism , and Color-Blind Racism. In addition, focus groups were conducted to investigate the local perspectives of diversity of those who hold minority status within the overall cultural milieu.
KeywordsDiversityMulticulturalAbstract LiberalismCultural RacismColor-Blind Racism
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