Super diversity

Learning Objectives

After watching this video you should understand the concept of super diversity.

In this video, Lorraine Agu, (co-author of Exploring and Locating Social Work Practice) introduces the concept of super diversity and how we should also recognise the richness diversity can contribute to society.

Reflective Questions

  1. Think about a common category we use to define diversity, such as race. What other sub-categories can you identify this to demonstrate how multi- layered diversity is?
  2. What effect can economic or migration policies have of different groups?
  3. What are some of the positive effects of diversity and super diversity on society?