Does it really matter? I know some friends who seem to think that lack of diversity is something to be concerned about. But I'm not sure I agree. I feel like groups of people hang out based on common interests. Oftentimes, it happens that shared interests are shared by people of the same ethnic or racial background. So, in a way, people segregate themselves, only it isn't based on race, it's based on interests. And, if you make a group diverse, then it becomes unnatural and forced, and I think that's worse than a natural lack of diversity.
So when is it a problem? I think it becomes a problem when it is based on race, ethnicity, social standing, wealth, etc. Then, it really is segregation. Also, I think it's a problem when it becomes exclusive. The groups I know that seem to lack diversity aren't opposed to welcoming in anyone. When people start getting rejected, it starts becoming an issue.
What do you think? Is diversity to be sought after?
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