Dimensions of Diversity Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the primary dimensions of diversity? (Select all that apply)

Age (correct)

Religion

Gender (correct)

Income

What are the secondary dimensions of diversity? (Select all that apply)

Marital status (correct)

Sexual orientation

Work experience (correct)

Race

What are the organizational dimensions of diversity? (Select all that apply)

Seniority (correct)

Work location (correct)

Ethnicity

Physical abilities

What is an attitude?

Fundamental in the development of our identity Signup and view all the answers

What location is known as Chocolate City?

Washington D.C. Signup and view all the answers

What is ancestor hypo-descent?

A person who is racially mixed receives the status of the subordinate group they are a part of. Signup and view all the answers

What does the one drop rule imply?

Any person with one drop of black blood is considered to be black. Signup and view all the answers

What are passers?

People who could get by, get in, and mingle with people of another race. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term melting pot refer to?

A mixture of various races, ethnic groups, and religions who live together. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by intermarriage?

The mixing of two opposite races in a marital relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What does interbreed mean?

The mixing of races through sexual relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What is a halfbreed?

The mixing of Native Americans with other races. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term crossbreed or mixed breed refer to?

Used in reference to dogs or mixing other animals. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Primary Dimensions of Diversity

Comprises main or internal aspects of identity.
Includes age, sexual orientation, gender, race, physical and mental abilities, and ethnicity or ethnic heritage.

Secondary Dimensions of Diversity

Consists of external characteristics influencing identity.
Encompasses income, religion, work experience, marital status, geographical location, military experience, education background, recreational habits, and personal habits.

Organizational Dimensions of Diversity

Also features external factors relevant to the workplace.
Consists of work location, union affiliation, seniority, functional level, work field, and division/department/unit/group.

Attitude

Fundamental aspect in shaping personal identity and perceptions.

Washington D.C. - Chocolate City

Known as "Chocolate City" due to its significant African American population.

Ancestor Hypo-descent

A concept where racially mixed individuals adopt the status of the subordinate group they belong to.

One Drop Rule

A social principle stating that any individual with any amount of African ancestry is considered black.
Historically applied to African Americans in the United States.

Passers

Individuals who can navigate between races and integrate socially with those of a different race.

Melting Pot

Concept describing a society where various races, ethnicities, religions, and political affiliations coexist and blend together.

Intermarriage

The practice of marrying individuals from different racial backgrounds.

Interbreed

Refers to the mixing of various races through sexual relationships.

Halfbreed

Specific term used to describe the mixing of Native Americans with other racial groups.

Crossbreed or Mixed Breed

Typically used in context of animals, describing the offspring from different species or breeds.

Description

Test your knowledge on the various dimensions of diversity, including primary, secondary, and organizational aspects. Explore how these dimensions shape personal identity and perceptions in different contexts, including cultural and workplace settings.