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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 [[worldview|political view]] as well as other identifying features.
Many support the [[idea]] that diversity is valuable and desirable hold that recognizing and promoting these diverse [[culture]]s may aid [[communication]] between people of different backgrounds and lifestyles, leading to greater [[knowledge]], understanding, and peaceful coexistence .For example, "Respect for Diversity" is one of the six principles of the Global Greens Charter, a manifesto subscribed to by Green parties from all over the world. In contrast to diversity, some promote cultural assimilation as the [[process]] to lead to these ends.
This use of diversity in this sense also extends to American academia, wherein an attempt to create a "diverse student body" typically supports the recruitment of students from historically excluded populations, such as students of African-American or Latina/o background as well as women in such historically underrepresented fields as [[the sciences]].
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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 [[worldview|political view]] as well as other identifying features.
Many support the [[idea]] that diversity is valuable and desirable hold that recognizing and promoting these diverse [[culture]]s may aid [[communication]] between people of different backgrounds and lifestyles, leading to greater [[knowledge]], understanding, and peaceful coexistence .For example, "Respect for Diversity" is one of the six principles of the Global Greens Charter, a manifesto subscribed to by Green parties from all over the world. In contrast to diversity, some promote cultural assimilation as the [[process]] to lead to these ends.
This use of diversity in this sense also extends to American academia, wherein an attempt to create a "diverse student body" typically supports the recruitment of students from historically excluded populations, such as students of African-American or Latina/o background as well as women in such historically underrepresented fields as [[the sciences]].
[[Category: General Reference]]