Diversity and Ethnicity in US cities and communities: Definition of Diversity as a variety of citizens with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Discussion of strengths and problems with Diversity in the U.S.: Diversity creates an environment of a wide range of beliefs that can raise awareness of issues and "balance" philosophies and activities in large cities. Diversity discussed as promoting tolerance and flexibility in peoples' acceptance of others who are different, however Diversity can also breed conflicts and distrust/isolation in cities resistant to change.