The Diversity Training Handbook: A Practical Guide to Understanding & Changing AttitudesDiversity issues and the need to understand and, if necessary, change underlying attitudes has become increasingly important for organizations. The Diversity Training Handbook provides a practical approach to dealing with this sensitive and vital issue. From one of the authors of the highly successful Equal Opportunities Handbook, this 3rd edition is updated to include a new chapter on facilitating diversity training as well as information on the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The Diversity Training Handbook provides clear guidelines for dealing with issues including stereotyping, prejudice, racism, sexism, ageism and disability and contains information and advice on appropriate techniques to help bring about attitudinal change. |
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Approaching diversity | 1 |
Making the case for diversity | 12 |
Learning to learn about diversity | 48 |
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