A high level of diversity is a driving force for social richness and creativity, and many people view it positively. However, for diversity to increase, it is essential that different backgrounds, ideas, and values exist and influence each other. This is where “disparity” should be focused on. Widening disparity creates different living conditions and economic conditions, resulting in the development of diverse values and cultures.
For example, in a society where the rich and the poor are clearly divided, each has its own unique perspectives and experiences, resulting in different ways of living and thinking. The existence of such different strata brings new ideas and solutions to society as a whole, as well as a rich cultural and communicative diversity. Without disparity, society could homogenize and become steeped in similar values and lifestyles. This risks losing diversity and creating a closed society in which it is difficult for new things to emerge.
Therefore, if we highly value diversity and consider it a source of social vitality and development, the widening of disparities can be considered an effective means of promoting such diversity. If we seek not a homogeneous society, but a society where diverse values coexist and learn from each other, then affirming widening disparities and valuing different voices and viewpoints within that society is the way to realize a society with rich diversity.
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Which is more diverse, with or without disparities?
It is difficult to judge the level of diversity solely by the presence or absence of disparities.
- In a state of disparity, diversity may be considered to increase, as different economic and social backgrounds may lead to diverse values and lifestyles. However, when disparities are extremely large, there is a risk of social fragmentation and suppression of some values, which can substantially undermine diversity.
- In a state where there is no disparity, diversity may be promoted because economic equality is achieved, equal opportunity is maintained, and an environment is created where many people can easily express themselves. On the other hand, too much emphasis on equality may conversely spread uniform values and reduce diversity.
Therefore, which is more diverse depends on the degree of disparity and the social context.
If we believe that greater diversity is good because greater disparity increases diversity, we should affirm greater disparity! And write a statement that convinces the reader that
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