Surface-level diversity: Differences in easily perceived characteristics such as gender, age, race, or ethnicity that do not necessarily reflect how people think or feel but may activate stereotypes (see biographical characteristics). (source)
Deep-level diversity: Variations in values, personality, and work preferences that become more significant as individuals get to know each other better, influencing their interactions and perceptions (see also the example of shared work styles). (source)
Biographical characteristics: Personal attributes such as age, gender, race, and ethnicity that are objective, easily obtained from HR records, and form the basis of surface-level diversity. (source)
Race: The heritage individuals use to identify themselves, often associated with biological traits, and historically linked to societal and systemic discrimination issues. (source)
1. What is meant by 'Workplace Diversity Types' in organizational contexts?
2. According to the content, what is prejudice?
3. What is the primary difference between surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity in the workplace?
Workplace diversity types
Surface-level: visible traits; deep-level: values and personality.
Prejudice vs discrimination
Prejudice: attitudes; discrimination: unfair actions based on bias.
Workplace diversity — types?
Surface-level and deep-level diversity.
Prejudice — definition?
Preconceived negative attitude towards groups.
Discrimination — difference?
Unfair treatment based on group characteristics.
Surface-level diversity — example?
Gender, age, race, ethnicity.
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