Based on the authors groundbreaking study of fortune 100 companies, the diversity index identifies a barrier that has formed as white women have outpaced people of color and, along with white male executives, have wound up creating a persistent racial ceiling. Jan 11, 2017 the 2016 academy awards was one of the more controversial, with several highprofile actors and filmmakers boycotting the ceremony because of the lack of diversity in the nominations list. Eikon is the financial analysis desktop and mobile. Twentytwo measures of species richness, diversity and evenness were. Pdf application of diversity indices to appraise plant availability. A widely used dominance index is simpsons diversity index.
A guide to organizations bringing diversity to public media. Teaching diversity with film illinois state bar association. Jul 11, 2012 an index of 1 represents total diversity, meaning that no two people speak the same language. Photograph by tamika galanis, inaugural postmfa fellow in cdss documentary diversity project. In this section we will discuss various models that explain diversity. Some have high linguistic diversity because of their geographic position along trade routes. There are numerous indices and measures available to describe sample diversity.
It is focused on organismic and molecular diversity. Documentary celebrating humanity, diversity of appalachia to screen 1017, 1 throughout american history, there has been an undeniable divide between urban and rural america. Geneticists, anthropologists, and biologists are unlocking human variation and the evolution of our species. Code documentary imagines a future of diversity and inclusion in tech by mariel frank on july 25, 2015 at 11. The index ranges from 0 no diversity to 100 complete diversity. Global diversity and inclusion economist intelligence unit. The diversity index shows the likelihood that two persons chosen at random from the same area, belong to different race or ethnic groups. A short film that depicts the true extent of cultural diversity and how this affects the city of manchester. Sid 1 d where d is a measure of diversity, computed as follows. Every film is shown both in oakland and in piedmont. This work was funded by the dfg priority program 74 infrastructurebiodiversityexploratories. Nbpc develops, produces and distributes media by and about the black community, and mentors the creators of that content.
Diversity index captures the racial and ethnic diversity of a geographic area in a single number, 0 to 100. See more ideas about documentaries, best documentaries and film. The index gives environmental managers a tool to selfreport and benchmark conservation efforts in their cities singapore national parks board, 2015. The linguistic diversity index can provide insight into the multicultural nature of countries. Perceptions, practices and attitudes 3 more than ever, businesses, governments, nonprofits and other organizations are finding it necessary to adopt a global mindset in order to remain viable and relevant in todays global marketplace. When you have equality in the workforce, it creates a domino effect of change across the socioeconomic system. Focusing on diversity and inclusion isnt just a good pr move, something to implement in the wake of a crisis. The introduction suggests that, biologically speaking, the more diversity present, the healthier the environment, and therefore, the healthier the company. Its city biodiversity index arose in response to the need to monitor species diversity in the built environment.
The diversity index based on 2017 updates stands at 64. Finally, evidence that diversity improves financial. Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks andor registered. This report, attitudes to diversity in ireland, carried out by the economic and social research institute esri, is the second in a series of research publications for the irish human rights and equality commission, as part of the commissions research programme. It was the second year in a row in which not a single nonwhite actor was nominated for an award, even though critics said 2015 had numerous films with. The bbc is for everyone and should include everyone whatever their background. The global diversity and inclusion index is rebalanced on a quarterly basis, after close of business on the final trading day of the month, using the most recent biweekly data update from the esg database to update the scores. Three free short films that celebrate diversity and change in kates own words 1. Documentary diversity project center for documentary. Pbs to air documentary on rutland basketball and racism. Diversity education doesnt have to be a onetime thing. The art of inclusion this dynamic documentary will take a detailed look at the evolution of disability themes in entertainment, from film and tv to the web, to see if the media has had a hand in transforming the societal inclusion of those with disabilities. Local filmmaker duane carletons documentary, divided by diversity, premieres on vermont pbs on thursday, may 18, at 7 p. Both these strands are highlighted by major new film releases this year.
We screen about six documentary films each year, and follow each screening with speakers or a community conversation. At the bbc we are committed to reflecting and representing the diversity of the uk. Pbs practice addressing cultural and economic diversity in pbs there may be significant differences in how individuals from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds perceive and participate in the pbs process. Teaching diversity with film the illinois and united states constitutions guarantee that all people are to be treated as equals under the law. The united states had a 2010 diversity index of 60. Brief outlines of the two types of diversity indices of biodiversity are discussed in this article. A diversity index of 66 translates to a probability of 66 percent that two people randomly chosen from the us population would belong to different race or ethnic groups. Managing diversity is a key component of effective people management in the workplace black enterprise 2001. Shannon index the idea behind this index is that the diversity of a community is similar to the amount of information in a code or message. People from certain regions are viewed as the other, and blamed for americas social ills.
From the large experience of nations to those of small towns and tribes, here are 12 such films that shed light on cultures from around the world. Divided by diversity premiered last august at a sold out screening in manchester, just showed at the bronx museum of the arts and is set to run jan. A debate has long been waged regarding the importance of inclusivity and. It is difficult to discuss the historical profession, or american life, for very long nowadays without encountering references to diversityits history, current status, and future prospects. Managing the relationships of a diverse workforce and ensuring that its members communicate and get along with one another is also essential. On diversity in history perspectives on history aha. By 2025, this group will make up nearly 75% of the. Why diversity is a key issue in the film industry raindance. A youthful and intimate series, the subjects drive their stories, picking up the camera to tackle subjects like being a teen parent, lgbtqi identity, environmental sustainability and youth empowerment in politics. This is a heartwarming insight into another side of the palestine conflict, where.
Our indepth investigation has gone behind the scenes to interview. Southern comfort is a 2001 documentary film about the final year in the life of robert eads, a transgender man. By the time eads received treatment, the cancer was too advanced to save his. The mechanisms by which diversity helps or hinders the management process and the development of talent are not clearly explicated. Code documentary imagines a future of diversity and. An index of 1 represents total diversity, meaning that no two people speak the same language. Stephen butler, cochair of the businesshigher education forum, believes diversity is an invaluable competitive asset robinson 2002.
A brief history of diversity in the workplace brazen. Diversity index from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia redirected from diversity index a diversity index is a statistic which is intended to measure the differences among members of a set consisting of various types of objects. In schools, places of employment, and associations like the aha, diversity has become a shorthand. Additional minority groups and cultures will be added in the upcoming months. Species diversity is all the different species, as well as the differences within and between different species. A high basic beta diversity index indicates a low level of similarity between ecosystems, while a low basic beta diversity index shows a high level of similarity. Language diversity index national geographic society. This resource packet is an ongoing project and is not completed. While there is no consensus among diversity management practitioners about purpose, methods, outcomes and values, a working definition of the field is.
Indianapolis ranks slightly higher, compared to other u. Genetic diversity is all the different genes contained in all the living species, including individual plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. The dvd cover of the new documentary divided by diversity pictures one of several bronx students who attended rutlands private, parochial mount st. Documentary diversity, inclusion, and belonging library. There is no place that registered the highest level of diversity and. Diversity issn 14242818 is an international and interdisciplinary journal of science concerning diversity concept and application, diversity assessment and diversity preservation. Documentary looks at diversity through eyes of students by michelle begnoche university record intern. Global diversity and inclusion index from refinitiv. Eads, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, was turned down for treatment by a dozen doctors out of fear that treating such a patient would hurt their reputations. We will then consider one measure used to compare diversity among communities, jaccard. The canadian centre for policy alternatives documentary the inclusive economy 2018 features diversity food services coo ian vickars on our business practices and how they impact our winnipeg community.
The europe equal opportunities select index captures the performance of stocks that tend to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We considered two common diversity indices, the species richness and the. A wide range of antidiscrimination laws protect people including specific provisions against discrimination based on race, color. An overview of diversity and inclusion best practices in. In a time when diversity is a major buzzword on campus and throughout the country, a new documentary explores how um students experience diversity in college and their lives in general. A different and specialized case of a diversity index is the. Indeed, decades of research suggest that intolerance hurts our wellbeingand that individuals thrive when they are able to tolerate and. Benefits, challenges, and the required managerial tools 2 advantages. A diversity index also called phylogenetic or simpsons diversity index is a quantitative measure that reflects how many different types such as species there are in a dataset a community and that can simultaneously take into account the phylogenetic relations among the individuals distributed among those types, such as richness, divergence or evenness.
Photograph by tamika galanis, current postmfa fellow in cdss documentary diversity project. Diversity management is an emerging field of theory, research, teaching and practice. Diversity actually helps films perform better internationally. Addition of menhinick, gini and strongs alpha diversity indices. Documentary looks at diversity through eyes of students. A diversity index is a mathematical measure of species diversity in a community. Diversity in the news skidmore builds new center for equity, inclusion the new space will provide a dedicated location to collaborate and think creatively about equity and inclusion.
The appreciating diversity film series adfs has been hosting screenings of topquality diversityrelated documentaries since 1997. Although there has been increased attention to contextual issues, little has been written about cultural and economic diversity. Introduction to criminal justice systems diversity and change 2nd edition by rennison dodge test bank 1 chapters updated apr 11, 2019 01. One of our priorities is to diversify the nonfiction storytellers of this country, so that in twenty years time they will more accurately reflect who we are, and the astonishing range of experiences and backgrounds of americans living in a. The festival goes behind the scenes of aotearoas biggest and most vibrant cultural festivals to reveal the plans, people and preparation required to bring these unique events to life. It is also the first major report devoted to attitudes to immigrants in ireland. The diversity index measurement has a natural cap, so once a place is very diverse, the measurement will not keep increasing.
Instead, says pharris, its a proven investment in company success. In some organizations, diversity is strictly focused upon race, gender, religion, and disability status. Nearly 50 years after the civil rights movement, there is a new crisis of opportunity in corporate america. A guide to organizations bringing diversity to public. For the greater good science center, diversity refers to both an obvious fact of human lifenamely, that there are many different kinds of peopleand the idea that this diversity drives cultural, economic, and social vitality and innovation. Dominance indices are weighted toward the abundance of the commonest species. The gender diversity index is a statistical measure that. Exploring peoples experiences, opinions and memories they have of the area as a whole.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species on earth, including plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. As anchormans ron burgundy would say, its not just an old wooden ship used during the civil war era. Beyond race and gender while diversity has traditionally referred to categories like race and gender, companies and diversity experts are. Diversity indices provide more information about community composition than simply species richness i. Shot in 25 countries over six continents, baraka has become one of the most successful and acclaimed documentaries to explore human life around. Epicly palestined is the story of how a small group of teenagers created a skate scene from scratch in a place where you cant even buy a skateboard, whilst facing the challenges of living under military occupation.
Diversity significantly improves vcs financial performance on measures such as profitable investments at the individual portfoliocompany level and overall fund returns. The history of diversity in the workplace is by definition the story of how the concept of inclusion finally worked its way into our national narrative. Its cinematic digital platform ovee allows viewers to watch streaming pbs video and chat with each other, panelists and filmmakers. Pbs practice addressing cultural and economic diversity in pbs. Over a third of todays workforce more than 56 million people is of the millennial and postmillennial generation, or generation z. However, vegetation inventories that document biodiversity status are often precluded in tropical developing countries where resources are. On diversity in history eric foner apr 1, 2000 it is difficult to discuss the historical profession, or american life, for very long nowadays without encountering references to diversityits history, current status, and future prospects. A modern themed multicultural movie which celebrates the diversity of culture, sexuality and lifestyle. Measured activities include attracting, developingand retaining talent, training and awareness programs, community partnerships, and supplier diversity efforts.
Lecture, documentary, and film series hhs diversity and. The upcoming into film festival november 9 25 has themes of diversity woven throughout the programme, with two strands tying in directly in see it. In defense of diversity documenting our changing world 06262011 09. Abstract biodiversity, a multidimensional property of natural systems, is difficult to quantify partly because of the multitude of indices proposed. Diversity is something to be celebrated and reflected in film be it diversity of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or economic status. Filled with big characters, colourful dances, exotic costumes, ancient traditions and fascinating food, the festival is an exciting and informative series that celebrates the hundreds of cultures that make up. The diversity index allows for efficient analysis and mapping of seven race groups that can be either of hispanic or nonhispanic origina total of 14 separate raceethnic groupings. The company views its diversity index as more than measurement. The work contained in this document is distributed under the creative. Both worlds follows a diverse group of kiwi changemakers as they seek to transform their communities and gain a greater understanding of their place in the world. Pdf comparison of measurement indices of diversity, richness. Apr 25, 2014 11 culturally revealing documentaries on netflix sure, movies are great, but when you watch one of these entertaining documentaries, youll get enlightened along the way. A new study by wallethub shows indiana is one of the 10 least diverse states.
The document is still incomplete and does not cover all diversity methods in vegan. If the leadership of an organization takes input seriously, then the diversity committee is capable of being the type of effective change agent that has longterm influence on increasing diversity in management. Good documentaries often give a voice to the voiceless. Where the country is becoming more diverse washington post. Mar 04, 2014 a short film that depicts the true extent of cultural diversity and how this affects the city of manchester. This map service summarizes racial and ethnic diversity in the united states in 2012. Diversity indices can be used in many fields of study to assess the. And discussion groups like this often show people that diversity messages are all. The best short documentaries celebrating diversity on and. Quarterly links to lectures, documentaries, and film on selected topics available for viewing at your leisure. The book is more a documentary than an explanation. Ecosystem diversity is all the different habitats, biological communities and.
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