Define and discuss the concepts of Universality versus Diversity

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Universality versus Diversity
Diversity is a term that is used in reference to the existing similarities and differences in identities, perspectives, and point of views amongst members of a particular institution or even a society. Universality, on the other hand, is a tendency to presume that individual character and personalities are commonly shared in a cultural society or social group. The ongoing conversations amongst scholars on the two are usually concerned with the determination of the extent of similarities and differences with regards to individuals. As such, there are considerations on how much a person shares commonalities with some people, all people or with nobody in their respective social setting (Kitayama& Cohen 32). Universality and diversity as issues have been a raging debate on the field of psychology.
Theories in the field of psychology have for long created an assumption that there are homogeneity and stability amongst nations in terms of culture. This is as a fact that has been discounted by the current state of political, economic and global demographic changes (Kitayama& Cohen 76). Though upholding of ethical standards is partially what all professions entail, and as such part of their education, it is contentious on whether the ethical reasoning is universal across cultures or specifically dependent on a particular culture. The proponents of its universality are, however, weighed on by the…