Prince Harry Learns about Diversity
The Guardian stated Prince Harry has been ordered to attend a diversity course because of his use of several derogatory terms in video diaries he made several years ago (see our previous post). The British military decided his actions would go into his personal files, but would not affect his career, thus terminating its consideration of the matter. This particular report was embedded in a section of the Guardian’s UK News that is devoted completely to Prince Harry, which demonstrates the media’s interest in the Royal Family member.
How does his insensitivity influence culture and the use of racial slurs? How much does it represent the current perception of diversity in our cities and countries? Military and defense units are groups in constant touch with foreign culture, yet cultural sensitivity is not the kind of preparation (or benchmark) used to ensure success. These are important issues, but who is talking about them?
