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DOTS ON A MAP

How can we visualize a phenomenon We hesitated to include a map showing
as challenging as diversity? the birthplaces of DCR members, as
“origin” isn’t a factor of a single but a
The members of the DCR community factor of multiple variables all intersect-
do not come from the same place. Even ing and combining together – and a very
those from the same place have differ- subjective one. There are multiple ways
ent backgrounds. We have been exposed to think about it. Your place of birth is
to different life experiences, education not necessarily where you live(d) or feel
systems, and values giving us different at home. And depending on who you
perspectives that allow us to interpret speak with, you name the country, the
and solve problems differently. We are city, the neighborhood, or even your
all unique! family to designate your origin.

We would like to see a world in which
only quality counts and “origin” does
not matter. But we are not blind to in-
equalities. No one remains a blank page
and it does make a difference whether
you grew up in Heilbronn in Germany,
Heze in China, or Hajjah in Yemen.
Nonetheless, we do not want to repro-
duce stereotypes that might come up
when thinking about these places. This
visualization is not designed to give you
answers but to initiate a dialogue.

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