Question

1 - diversity and the workforce

learning objective: identify the types of diversity and components that make up diversity in the workplace.

diversity in characteristics that are readily visible is called what?

a.) hidden diversity
b.) surface-level diversity
c.) deep-level diversity
d.) invisible social identities

Explanation:

Identify the core question

The question asks for the term used to describe diversity in characteristics that are readily visible.

Analyze the given options

• Hidden diversity: Refers to differences that are not readily visible but can be disclosed or hidden (e.g., sexual orientation, certain health conditions).
• Surface-level diversity: Refers to differences in easily perceivable, readily visible characteristics such as age, body size, visible disabilities, race, or gender.
• Deep-level diversity: Refers to differences in non-visible characteristics such as values, personality, beliefs, and attitudes.
• Invisible social identities: Refers to social identities that are not immediately obvious to others.

Select the correct term

Since the question specifies characteristics that are "readily visible," this matches the definition of Surface-level diversity.

Answer:

• a.) Hidden diversity
• b.) Surface-level diversity (Correct answer)
• c.) Deep-level diversity
• d.) Invisible social identities