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By Ariel Tausk & Nicki Malekadeli
\n<\/strong>managing news\/page one & staff writer <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Most wouldn\u2019t think there is much cultural diversity in a town of roughly 50,000 people. It seems to be a common sentiment here at DHS and in the community that Midland lacks exposure to any kind of diversity. <\/p>\n

The truth is, for a small town, the presence of Dow brings in a bigger variety of ethnicities than many other small towns. While the idea that Midland is completely filled with white people is highly exaggerated, it\u2019s true that the small size of Midland contributes to a fairly universal mindset in its inhabitants. <\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like sometimes, especially in Midland, all of the people will be quite similar in their thinking,\u201d Senior <\/p>\n

Daniel Tzou said. \u201cBut I don\u2019t feel like Midland is that separate and universal.\u201d
\nMinorities include any group that doesn\u2019t make up to majority of the population. Asian, African-American, Hispanic, Middle-Eastern and Native American are some general examples. It\u2019s true that Midland may not be an accurate model of the rest of the country in terms of the number of minorities. There are, however, excellent opportunities to grow and learn from these rare individuals. <\/p>\n

\u201cI think diversity gives you different points of view,\u201d junior Ada Wong said. \u201cIf everyone\u2019s from the same area everyone tends to think the same. In different classes you need different viewpoints.\u201d <\/p>\n

Generally, students who identify with any minority group feel accepted in the primarily Caucasian DHS community. Race does not appear to be an extremely divisive factor in the school. This may be due to the fact that there are relatively few minority students, so it is not much of an issue. However, many of these groups are subject to stereotypical judgments. This may be especially true as a result of living in a town where the majority of residents are Caucasian. <\/p>\n

One ethnic group especially targeted for stereotypes at DHS are those of Asian descent. Junior Shreya
\nBahadur has encountered Indian\/Hindu stereotypes from her peers. The stereotypes she has encountered that are specific to her group are that all Indians are vegetarians, more intelligent than the average person, or that they are just strange. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t affect me, because I don\u2019t let it affect me,\u201d Bahadur said.<\/p>\n

Stereotypes exist throughout the world and in every ethnic group. Stereotypes are unfair assumptions whether they are meant to be positive or negative. Although stereotypes like these are often used in fun and not meant to be hurtful, even joking can cause irreversible damage. In order to be truly open-minded, these generalizations should not be encouraged. <\/p>\n

Many accuse Midland of being an overwhelmingly Caucasian town, despite the fact that Dow and other companies bring in residents from all over the world. But there is much to learn from the diverse groups of people that live here. <\/p>\n

\u201cI think diversity is important everywhere because we\u2019re not all the same,\u201d social studies teacher Emily Grocholski said. \u201cIt makes life more interesting to learn about different groups.\u201d <\/p>\n

For many students, life after high school may include living in a place other than Midland, Michigan. This means encountering different people and different ways of life in a world that\u2019s quickly becoming more globalized. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen kids go out into the real world, they have to have to have some kind of experience with other cultures and backgrounds, be more accepting, understand where others come from,\u201d senior Nick Oriedo said.<\/p>\n

It is beneficial to students\u2019 educational experiences to have the first-hand cultural knowledge that students of different backgrounds bring. Grocholski sees the diversity of her students come into play mainly with her sociology classes, but other classes as well. For one, the IB curriculum encourages students to view things through different perspectives. She also uses the example of studying the Philippine-American War.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou talk to somebody who has relatives that are from the Philippines,\u201d Grocholski said. \u201cThey can give insight into how it\u2019s impacted their families. It\u2019s something you can\u2019t always read in books.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bahadur likes to think her cultural background and knowledge of India helps her bring personal experience to the classroom. <\/p>\n

\u201cIn history classes, they talk about India, and I can contribute to the conversation,\u201d Bahadur said.<\/p>\n

Cultural diversity is essential to the life of any individual, in order to gain new perspectives on life. DHS and Midland in general are fortunate to have such a diverse school culture, which allows an increased encounters with and knowledge of people of different ethnicities and backgrounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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