s we use power to make our needs, wants, and desires known to others. (Dupont: 26-29) In short, our multi-layered differences explain why we behave the way we do and why we are able to offer unique contributions to the work place. Such contributions may never be realized because of the barriers we erect to avoid dealing with differences.
             Prejudices, stereotypical attitudes, discrimination and collusive behavior are barriers to accepting diversity and interfere with our abilities to work together cooperatively.
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