| The term '''diversity''' (or diverse) is often used to describe [[political]] entities (neighborhoods, cities, nations, student bodies, etc.) with members who have identifiable [[differences]] in their backgrounds or lifestyles. The use of the term diversity may encompass differences in [[race|racial]] or ethnic classifications, age, [[gender]], [[religion]], [[philosophy]], physical abilities, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender [[identity]], [[intelligence]], mental health, physical health, genetic attributes, [[behavior]], place of [[origin]], cultural [[values]], or [[political]] view as well as other identifying features. | | The term '''diversity''' (or diverse) is often used to describe [[political]] entities (neighborhoods, cities, nations, student bodies, etc.) with members who have identifiable [[differences]] in their backgrounds or lifestyles. The use of the term diversity may encompass differences in [[race|racial]] or ethnic classifications, age, [[gender]], [[religion]], [[philosophy]], physical abilities, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender [[identity]], [[intelligence]], mental health, physical health, genetic attributes, [[behavior]], place of [[origin]], cultural [[values]], or [[political]] view as well as other identifying features. |