Journal - Objectivity and the Reality of a Diverse Society

Journal: Objectivity and the Reality of a Diverse Society

It has become an accepted fact that when many governments were created, the idea of “equal” did not actually apply to all citizens. In many countries, this is still true. But elsewhere, as historically maligned groups strive toward equal treatment and access, some once-dominant members of society still struggle with how to incorporate cultural awareness to maintain fairness and public safety. In this Journal entry, you consider how an awareness and acceptance of cultural diversity may affect judicial decision-making.

Write a 300-word journal response to the following prompts:

How does or can an awareness of cultural diversity affect decisions made in the judicial process?

How does or can an unwillingness to consider cultural diversity affect decisions made in the judicial process?