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Clay County

Diversity Resources

What is diversity? The University of Maryland provides a useful definition:

Diversity is 'otherness,' or those human qualities that are different from our own and outside the groups to which we belong, yet are present in other individuals and groups. It is important to distinguish between the primary and secondary dimensions of diversity.

Primary dimensions are the following: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race and sexual orientation. Secondary dimensions of diversity are those that can be changed, and include, but are not limited to: educational background, geographic location, income, marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, and work experiences.

Data Resources

State/National Resources

University of Maryland Diversity Database
Diversity resources compiled by the University of Maryland
National Network for Child Care
USDA's Cooperative Extension System diversity resources for children
Diversity Center
The National Extension diversity resource center
CES National Center for Diversity
Education and training resources from the University of Kentucky
StartLocal
A website with worldwide diversity resources
Diversity Forum
Information, data, resources and events about civil rights, diversity, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity in the workplace
DiversityWeb
Resources, discussion forums and information for and about institutions of higher education
Southern Poverty Law Center
A non-profit organization that combats hate, intolerance and discrimination through education and litigation.
Applied Research Center
A public policy, educational and research institute dealing with issues of race and social change.
Human Rights Campaign
A national political organization working to ensure equal rights for lesbians and gays.

KC Metro Resources

If your organization is a resource for diversity in the Northland, please send us your web address and we'll include you in the list. We'd also like to include your diversity events on our calendar. Inclusion of events or resources does not constitute endorsement by University of Missouri Extension. E-mail your information to stclairc@missouri.edu.


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		Clay County University of Missouri Extension Center clayco@missouri.edu Site maintainer: Edythe Weber webere@missouri.edu Updated 11/02/10