Week 1 Lesson 2 (Demographics)

LSEC 2305                                                                                                                                                          

 

Introduction to Diversity

 

With a partner, research on the internet to find the following information include your sources.

UAE Demographics:

Ethnic Groups	Percentage	Year	Source
Emirati	19%	1982	CIA world fact book
Arab & Iranian	23%	1982	CIA world fact book
South Asian	50%	1982	CIA world fact book
East Asian & Westerns	8%	1982	CIA world fact book
Religions	Percentage	Year	Source
Muslim	62%	2005	International Organizations/treaties
Hindu	21%	2005	International Organizations/treaties
Christian	9%	2005	International Organizations/treaties
Buddhist	4%	2005	International Organizations/treaties
Other	4%	2005	International Organizations/treaties

 

1.      Write a definition of cultural diversity in your own words.

The differences between people in Color, religion, tradition, nationality and language living in one place or country.

 

2.      Give examples of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi (Places of worship, organizations, etc.)

Mosques, Churches, UAE-Japan cultural centre, Emiratis Foundation and French Alliance.