What
is diversity?
The term diversity refers to a
heterogeneous
workforce with members from a variety of ethnicities, age groups, and
genders. In U.S. American usage,
diversity practices have developed in the context of historical
political
issues of exclusion and racial preference with strong enforcement of
legal
requirements (compliance) for equal opportunity employment.
Federal law prohibits discrimination based on
sex, race, age, religion, ethnic group, national origin, or physical
disabilities with regard to any aspect of employment.
Minority members of the workforce tend to
adapt to majority practices in the workplace culture. Efforts
to effectively leverage the strengths
of a diverse workforce are currently called
inclusion.
