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What is diversity?

Diversity involves all the ways that people are different, including the different characteristics that make one group or individual different from another. Diversity includes:

  • Race and ethnicity
  • Sexual orientation
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Gender identity
  • Religion
  • Language
  • Age
  • Marital status
  • Veteran status
  • Mental ability
  • Physical ability
  • People with disabilities

Diversity may also include a range of ideas, perspectives and values. (HRsoftdefinition). Placeholder

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