Diversity

In practice, diversity can be understood as a range of human characteristics [blank] differ from our own or from those of the groups we belong to. Points of difference can include a range of demographic and psychographic factors, both of [blank] are traditionally used by marketers, researchers, and influencers [blank] target segments of a larger population. Demographic factors describe the "who," including traits such as age, education, gender, ethnicity, religion, income and profession, and marital or family status. Psychographic factors are considered the "why" (how we're wired) and reflect our behavior, beliefs, lifestyles, and values. Other important aspects [blank] diversity include disabilities, sexual orientation, and cognitive styles. A key point to note is that there are many more possible points of difference than there are categories legally protected [blank] discrimination.