Diversity is
'otherness,' or those human qualities that are different from our own and outside the
groups to which we belong, yet are present in other individuals and groups. It is
important to distinguish between the primary and secondary dimensions of diversity.
Primary
dimensions are the following: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race
and sexual orientation. Secondary dimensions of diversity are those that can be
changed, and include, but are not limited to: educational background, geographic location,
income, marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, and work
experiences.
