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Diversity in the West basically means 'Not Just White People' due to historical power asymmetries, and the fact that at least in the 'New World', 'race' is not
by jariel 6y ago
Diversity in the West basically means 'Not Just White People' due to historical power asymmetries, and the fact that at least in the 'New World', 'race' is not supposed to be a defining feature of national identity, or at least for some. It's slightly more of a paradox outside the New World because ethnicity and nationality are really tightly intertwined.
- aeoleonn 6y agoPower asymmetries are not always and not simply the result of a lack of "diversity". Power asymmetry can be the result of a variety of interactions between a variety of factors-- not just "lack of diversity". For example, a power asymmetry might result from information asymmetry, and information acquisition does not necessarily require [political/economic] power. Also, a power asymmetry might result from a competency or cultural asymmetry (such as "need for achievement" *), which are also not necessarily due to a "lack of diversity". Competency or cultural asymmetry can result from cultural or sociological tendencies of a given group to promote certain activities for their particularly culturally nuanced view of "status". Power can also be a geographical asymmetry. And a demographic one, in terms of political economics. * "Need for achievement (N-Ach) is an individual's desire for significant accomplishment, mastering of skills, control, or high standards. The term was first used by Henry Murray and associated with a range of actions. These include: "intense, prolonged and repeated efforts to accomplish something difficult." . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Need_for_achievement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Need_for_achievement