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What are the primary dimensions of diversity? (Select all that apply)
What are the secondary dimensions of diversity? (Select all that apply)
What are the organizational dimensions of diversity? (Select all that apply)
What is an attitude?
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What location is known as Chocolate City?
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What is ancestor hypo-descent?
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What does the one drop rule imply?
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What are passers?
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What does the term melting pot refer to?
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What is meant by intermarriage?
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What does interbreed mean?
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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.
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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.