What's the problem with tolerating diversity?

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognise, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – Audre Lorde Across the world we're seeing polarisation, division and othering increase - exacerbated by political decisions which fuel division and a dismissal of difference. And at the same time, we're seeing a rise in diversity in communities, in the workplace, in communities, in mindsets, and a growing appreciation that the health and resilience of any community lies in its diversity.In this week's podcast, we celebrate the wonder of diversity and difference, from cultural to psychological to ecological and everything in between. We discuss the issues surrounding the word 'tolerance' and the hierarchical othering that it connotates; explore some of the qualities of fear that keep us divided and reflect on the power, resourcing and resilient qualities that any system which is diverse brings.In the conversation we reference the following:The Danger of a single story - Chimamanda Adiche (TED Talk video)The Tyranny of the should - Karen Horny (article)Betwixt The Sheets - A History of Homophobia - Kate Lister with guest Dr Harry Tanner (podcast)The Science and value of diversity - Talia H. Swartz, Ann-Gel S. Palermo, Sandra K. Masur and Judith A. Aberg (article)The Wheel of power & privilege (PDF / website)The Story of Triple WellBeing - Rachel Musson (PDF ebook)Transforming Leadership Course - online workshop (website page)There's an inconvenient movement growing...It's not rebellion, exactly. More of a quiet refusal to look away. We're inconvenient. And if you feel it, then maybe you are too. Join us.Join The Inconvenient Club from £5 a month. Find out more at www.thoughtboxeducation.com/the-inconvenient-club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.