11th March – School Day for Interculturalism and Non-Discrimination

Interculturalism involves moving beyond the acceptance of a multicultural a society and promotes dialogue and interaction between cultures.

Multiculturalism describes the manner in which a given society deals with cultural diversity. Based on the assumption that members of different cultures can coexist peacefully, multiculturalism expresses the view that society is enriched by preserving, respecting, and encouraging cultural diversity.

Characteristics of a Multicultural Society

Multicultural societies are characterized by people of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities living together in the same community.

Why Diversity Is Important

Multiculturalism is the key to achieving cultural diversity. Diversity occurs when people of different races, nationalities, religions, ethnicities, and philosophies come together to form a community.

Know your rights – Non-Discrimination

Any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation shall be prohibited.

Click on the weblinks to know more about these topics:

MULTICULTURALISM AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phfz2JLu1I4

THE BEAUTY OF DIVERSITY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ISsSwxn8NY

NON-DISCRIMINATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJLYhqGBoak

INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg_YIqqprB4

PARTICIPANT STUDENTS	2nd year CSE Groups A and B (non-bilingual)
TEACHER IN CHARGE	María del Puerto Tovar Camacho
SUBJECT	English Language
SECTION	Pedagogic Activities
PRESENTERS	Míriam Críspulo Sofía Fernández
MUSIC	Elemental, Scott Buckley
SCRIPT AND POST-PRODUCING SUPERVISOR	María del Puerto Tovar Camacho