Diversity |
Differences in people, ideas, etc. |
Race |
Category of humankind with distinctive physical traits; Belonging to same family, tribe, people, nation; Class of people unified by shared interests, habits, characteristics |
Culture |
(To include heritage, rites, traditions); Beliefs/customs of particular people group or society including ways of living, art, etc. |
Ethnicity |
Belonging to race/group of people with same customs, religion, origins, etc; Culture within main culture of a country |
Sex |
State of being male or female; Anatomical |
Gender |
Behavioral, cultural, and psychological traits/expectations typically associated with one sex; (Includes gender identity, gender dysphoria, transgender, etc.) |
Sexual Orientation |
Sexual preference or identity (usually as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual) |
Disability |
Condition/illness/injury that changes/limits physical or mental abilities |
Physical Characteristics |
(To include weight, height, etc.); Body shape/size that impacts acceptance, experience, self-image, or invites attention |
Religion |
Organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or gods |
Social Class |
(Or socioeconomic status); Mix of income and access to systems (such as education, health, technology, transportation, medical, etc. |
Age |
Time during with person has existed; Time of life with milestones; Impacts views and outlooks on life; (Includes cohort effects) |
Language |
System of words/signs used by a particular people to express thoughts and feelings |
Clothing/Dress |
Expressions of culture through choice of adornment |
Education |
Knowledge/understanding gained from home training or school setting |
Vocation/Work |
To include actual job/work; Desire to pursue particular work and reasons for pursuit |
Political Stance |
Level of interest in politics/government; Level of political conservative or liberal (or in between) feelings |
Rural/Urban Status |
Level to which location of upbringing or current residence influences values or outlook |
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