Secondary dimensions of diversity include which set of characteristics?

• A. Age, Gender, Race, Ethnicity
• B. Religious Beliefs, Geographic Location, Income, Military Experience
• C. Educational Background, Marital Status, Parental Status, Religious Beliefs, Geographic Location, Income, Work Experience, Military Experience
• D. Physical Traits/Abilities, Sexual Orientation

Answer: (C)

Secondary dimensions of diversity refer to attributes that influence our life experiences and opportunities but aren’t immediately visible and can change over time. The set that includes educational background, marital status, parental status, religious beliefs, geographic location, income, work experience, and military experience fits this idea, because these factors reflect different life paths and socio-economic contexts that shape how people see the world and interact with others.

In contrast, the other options emphasize traits that are more visible or intrinsic—such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, physical traits or abilities, and sexual orientation—which are typically considered primary dimensions. They are important, but they don’t capture the broader, experience-based factors that secondary dimensions encompass.