Diversity refers to differences and variety.

  • society is socio-culturally diverse when people are of different races and ethnicities, religions and nationalities.
  • Society is socio-economically diverse when people have different socio-economic backgrounds due to different levels of education, income and wealth

Diverse groups of people in society there will likely be different beliefs, values, practices and views.

  • such differences can sometimes bring people closer together or lead to tensions and conflicts.
  • hence important for us to consider how we can respond to these situations.

Race and Ethnicity Religion Socio-Economic Status Social Mobility Nationality