Respect diversity


The prerogative to respect diversity, often said to "begin with biodiversity" of non-human life, is basic to some 20th-century studies, such as cultural ecology, Queer studies, and anthropological linguistics.
In various forms it is promoted by many political movements, most notably feminism, gay rights, green politics, animal rights and the anti-globalization movement. However it means somewhat different things in each of these. To some, diversity means bio-diversity and the existence of several distinct races and cultures. To others, diversity means the mixing and reunification of races and cultures into one, as per the melting pot idea.
Prescriptions to respect diversity are common in:
Criticisms include the opinion that the tenet advocates black power, xenocentrism and misandry, focused too much on the victim status of people who are not male or Caucasian, belief that the concept threatens sovereignty, and inhibits free speech.

Green politics and diversity

The Green Party of the United States discusses a respect for diversity as follows: