The "problem of the 21st century" is rapidly expanding diversity
alongside stubbornly persistent status and power inequities by
race, ethnicity, gender, class, language, citizenship and region.
Extensive technological, economic, political and social changes,
along with immigration, combine to produce a global community of
great diversity and interpenetration. Unfortunately, this global
community continues to be fractured by extreme disparities in
wealth and power, divided into "haves" and "have-nots."
Universities around the globe can play critical roles in economic
development and sociocultural exchange. Where different communities
interact, overlap, exchange and compete for scarce resources,
complex challenges are presented. Current discourse often views
difference and diversity as problems; however, a growing
scholarship reframes difference and diversity as potential
resources.
This volume presents research into the consequences of
difference and diversity for higher education. An international
group of scholars reflects on the challenges and prospects of
diversity, difference and inclusion for universities in their
respective societies. Various theoretical and empirical
perspectives are used to better understand how diverse populations
and expectations intersect to influence higher education and
societies globally. Diversity and difference are defined broadly to
encompass specific national contexts and their particular emphases
on race, ethnicity, gender, culture, language, religion, sexual
orientation and/or region. We find that around the world, higher
and tertiary institutions confront the "diversity imperative" with
varying approaches, success and "best practices."
-Identifies challenges and opportunities that diversity poses for
higher education
- International comparisons of how diversity affects higher
education and of the salience and impact of diversity in higher
education
- Outlines practical, effective strategies for managing diversity
in higher education across different societies
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