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What does it mean?
Preserving ethnic and cultural diversity is essential for strengthening the community and nation.
In plain terms
We must help students and parents keep their culture to make our community strong.
What can you take from it?
Cultural diversity strengthens society.

Where it applies

  • schools
  • family gatherings
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • teaching heritage
  • supporting cultural events
  • advocating for inclusion

Questions to consider

  • How do you honor your culture?
  • What makes a nation strong?

Another view

It does not address how to resolve cultural conflicts.

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