Diversity
Definition
Diversity refers to understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs or other ideologies.
Analogy
Think of diversity like a box of assorted chocolates. Each piece is different in shape and flavor but they all come together to make up one delicious box.
Related terms
Inclusion: The practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.
Multiculturalism: The presence of, or support for the presence of several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
Intersectionality: A concept often used in critical theories to describe the ways in which oppressive institutions (racism, sexism, homophobia etc.) are interconnected and cannot be examined separately from one another.
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