"Diversity refers to human qualities that are different from our own and those of the groups to which we belong, but which are manifested in other individuals and groups. The dimensions of diversity includes, but is not limited to: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race, sexual orientation, education, geographic location, income, l. marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, work experience and job classification." (Foothill-De Anza Community College District, 2015) In a model world, it would be assumed that everyone would be treated fairly when applying for jobs and advancing in the field. The issue of discrimination due to diversity remains a major problem today. Discrimination still plays a dominant role in the hiring, firing and promotion of individuals. Diversity not only includes different races, but also age, gender and religion. Most people don't sit down and analyze the big picture. “Valuing diversity means creating a workplace that respects and includes differences, recognizing the unique contributions that individuals with many types of differences can make, and creating a work environment that maximizes the potential of all employees.” (Foothill-De Anza Community College District, 2015)ReligionReligion in the workplace is an area that most people try to stay away from. People are afraid to discuss religion for fear it will cause conflict. The truth is that religion brings a lot of diversity to the workplace, mainly because everyone has different beliefs. Organizations cannot accommodate every little element of religion to make every person within the company happy; In the end, it would cost too much. They can... middle of paper ...... but we still have a long road ahead of all of us. References Foothill-De Anza Community College District (2015). Diversity in the workplace. Internet. June 28, 2015. http://hr.fhda.edu/diversity/Healthyplace.com, Inc. (2015). Work anxiety: what traits predict job performance? Internet. June 27, 2015. http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Anxiety/work_6.asp Morgan, James F. (2015). How should businesses respond to a more religious workplace? Internet. June 29, 2015.http://www.allbusiness.com/periodicals/article/284007-1.htmlRobinson, BA (2015) Religious Freedom in the Workplace. Internet. June 28, 2015. http://www.religioustolerance.org/wrfa.htmRoyal & Sun-alliance. (2015). Age discrimination affects young people more than older people. Internet. June 28, 2015.http://www.royalsunalliance.com/royalsun/media/showpressitem.jsp?type=press&ref=348&link=4&sub=16