In various forms it is promoted by many political movements, most notably feminism, gay rights, green politics and the anti-globalization movement. However it means somewhat different things in each of these. To some, diversity means bio-diversity and the existence of several distinct races and cultures. To others, diversity means the mixing and reunification of races and cultures back into one, as per the melting pot idea.
Prescriptions to respect (non-biological) diversity are common in:
community-based economics, i.e. no one policy for all regions, especially all ecoregions
diversity training that is designed to eliminate racism and clique relationships in the workplace that can direct blame to specific people for lack of conformity
However, some believe "diversity" is but a meaningless buzzword used only by those who espouse political correctness. But others believe the development, appreciation, and fostering of diversity are key survival strategies for individuals and businesses competing in an increasing diverse world.
Diversity is the presence of a wide range of variation in the qualities or attributes under discussion.
The "business case for diversity", as it is often phrased, is that in a global and diverse marketplace, a company whose makeup mirrors the makeup of the marketplace it serves is better equipped to thrive in that marketplace than a company whose makeup is homogeneous.
Business diversity consultants and diversity trainers often treat the social consequences of diversity as secondary; their primary focus is to enable the company to function in a heterogeneous or global economy.
The prerogative to respectdiversity, often said to "begin with biodiversity" of non-human life, is basic to some 20th century studies such as cultural ecology, Queer studies, and anthropological linguistics.
To some, diversity means bio-diversity and the existence of several distinct races and cultures.
To others, diversity means the mixing and reunification of races and cultures back into one, as per the melting pot idea.
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