A Jainist student attending public high school has requested that the cafeteria staff clearly list the contents of each dish so that he can be certain he does not eat any animal products. Describe how each of the different perspectives on diversity (Anglo-conformism, melting pot, separatism, and pluralism) would assess the situation. (Please remember to apply the concepts of each perspective- do not use give the definition) Are the individual’s rights to behave in accordance with their faith in danger of being violated? How do you think the incident should be resolved?

A Jainist student attending public high school has requested that the cafeteria staff clearly list the contents of each dish so that he can be certain he does not eat any animal products.

  1. Describe how each of the different perspectives on diversity (Anglo-conformism, melting pot, separatism, and pluralism) would assess the situation. (Please remember to apply the concepts of each perspective- do not use give the definition)
  2. Are the individual’s rights to behave in accordance with their faith in danger of being violated?
  3. How do you think the incident should be resolved?