Which of the following are Secondary Dimensions of diversity?

• A. Only language
• B. Primary like age
• C. Military/work experience, religion, socio-economic status, digital competence, education, communication styles, organizational role & level
• D. Only gender

Answer: (C)

Secondary dimensions of diversity are aspects that influence how people experience the world but aren’t fixed at birth and can change over time. They cover a broad set of learned or affective traits—such as education level, socioeconomic status, religion, language, military or work experience, digital literacy, communication styles, geographic location, and organizational role. The best choice reflects this range, listing several factors that are commonly recognized as secondary dimensions and together can shape interactions and access to opportunities. The other options focus on either a single secondary factor (language) or on primary dimensions (age and gender), which aren’t categorized as secondary. This distinction helps explain why people with similar visible traits can have very different experiences based on these broader, changeable factors.