The Need for Diversity

By Ashley Robinette

In recent news, the fashion industry has been slammed for underrepresenting certain types of models in their shows. But this mainstream trade is not the only place where diversity is a problem. Universities, workplaces, and social media platforms have all been accused of focusing their attention on a certain type of person, while forgetting that most humans do not fit in the box they construct. Throughout this social phenomenon, few companies and industries have risen to the challenge of accepting all people and creating a more diversely represented population.

Diversity is defined by variety or differences, like skin color or body size. All attributes of a person are unique to them, and they should always be accepted and valued. The importance of diversity is not only to represent all people, but to prove that our differences are what make us human.
“I think diversity is important because it opens up different opportunities for people to experience and show some cultural appreciation,” said junior Rosa Le. 

Even in a high school, diversity is an important factor for the happiness and comfort of everyone. Without differences in students, nobody would have room to grow into who they truly are, or feel the freedom to express themselves. A monotonous population in a school could be detrimental to the creativity and freedom of the kids and teach them that diversity is not something they should ever care to see. The beautiful thing about variety is that nothing is the same, and life is so much more colorful when everyone is different. 

Diversity itself has lessons to teach us all, like how to accept others for who they are and reject the social stigmas plastered on us from a young age. Differences are what make us unique and are what keep the world from becoming bland and boring. Love and acceptance of each other will only generate positivity in the world, which is something we all could use.

Share on Google Plus