Leila, a young woman of African origin who was born and raised in Germany by Islamic parents,
studies philosophy, believes in communism, and pursues singing as a hobby. She loves the city but also
loves spending time amidst nature.
a. List out the various diversity dimensions that Leila might assign herself on different occasions, in
different settings. Describe one such setting.
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Students' answer will vary. The Council on Social Work Education indicates that the "dimensions of
diversity are understood as the intersectionality of multiple factors including but not limited to age, class,
color, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status,
marital status, political ideology, race, religion/spirituality, sex, sexual orientation, and tribal sovereign
status." A person could self-identify on any one or more of these dimensions and numerous others, and do
so in various ways at different times and in different contexts.
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What will be an ideal response?