People often take the meaning of diversity in terms of race, gender, ethnicity etc, but the truth is that diversity has a much broader scope than that. Diversity is mainly related to the different kinds of human qualities that are present in each of us but vary on different terms. The various dimensions of diversity comprise of but are not limited to the following factors according to Loden & Rosener in “Work Force America, Managing Employee Diversity as a Vital Resource”.[sky]
• Age
• Ancestry
• Gender
• Physical abilities/qualities
• Race
• Sexual orientation
• Educational background
• Parental status
• Work experience
• Religious beliefs
• Income
• Marital status
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