Human Diversity

age

period of life, usually measured in years

ethnicity

ethnic affiliation or classification

national origin

refers to where a person was born regardless of their personal characteristics

race

describes a group of genetically related people sharing certain physical characteristics

gender

describes biologic or chromosomal sexual identity - male or female

sexual orientation

natural preference in sexual partners

gender identity

Describes the inner sense of maleness or femaleness. Independent of sexual orientation

cisgender

Identify with the gender assigned at birth

transgender

Does not identify with the gender assigned at birth

mental or physical disabilities

Capacity to perform cognitive and psychomotor tasks

religion

a particular system of faith and worship

agnostic

does not know for sure if there is a God

atheist

does not believe in the possibility of a God