What is the difference between primary dimensions of diversity and secondary dimensions of diversity?

A. Primary dimensions are less changeable, while secondary dimensions can change and are less visible.

B. Primary dimensions are self-oriented, while secondary dimensions are other-oriented.

C. Primary dimensions carry an unfair advantage or power, while secondary dimensions face a barrier to inclusion.

D. Primary dimensions are addressed at a societal level, while secondary dimensions are addressed at an individual level.

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Kaley Lester

Biology

7 April, 22:19

What is the difference between primary dimensions of diversity and secondary dimensions of diversity?

A. Primary dimensions are less changeable, while secondary dimensions can change and are less visible.

B. Primary dimensions are self-oriented, while secondary dimensions are other-oriented.

C. Primary dimensions carry an unfair advantage or power, while secondary dimensions face a barrier to inclusion.

D. Primary dimensions are addressed at a societal level, while secondary dimensions are addressed at an individual level.

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Carson Waters · Answer 1

A. Primary dimensions are less changeable, while secondary dimensions can change and are less visible.

Explanation:

The differences between primary and secondary dimension of diversity are as follows -

A) Primary Dimension

a) Primary dimension are those which are salient and hence they cannot change

b) Some common examples of primary dimensions are - ethnicity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, race, physical abilities/qualities, age etc.

A) Secondary Dimension

a) Secondary dimension are not only limited to specific features and hence they can change with time.

b) Some common examples of secondary dimension are - geographic location, marital status, parental status. work experiences, educational background, income, military experience, religious beliefs, etc.

Hence, option A is correct