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What are some common reasons that many people might find diversity to be threatening?

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1. What are some common reasons that many people might find diversity to be threatening? I have identified human nature to fear change as one. What are some others? Or expand on my example.

Diversity is to learn to recognize our similarities and appreciate our differences. Some people have grown up stereotypical images of certain groups, however, and may need education to overcome prejudice and intolerance for people who are different from ...

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