DCA’s definition of cultural diversity
“Cultural diversity means having a mix of people from different cultural backgrounds – it can include differences in cultural/ethnic identity (how we identify ourselves and how others identify us), language, country of birth, religion, heritage/ancestry, national origin, and/or race.”
This cultural diversity definition recognises that cultural diversity:
- has multiple aspects
- includes both objective and subjective aspects of people’s cultural background
- includes cultural identity.
Want to Use Our Definition?
Where you wish to refer to our definition publicly, it must be correctly attributed to DCA.
- Formal attribution to DCA is required where references to this definition are in a written format.
- Citing DCA as a source will suffice where the reference is made in a verbal format.
The suggested citation for this definition is:
Diversity Council Australia and the University of Sydney Business School (J O’Leary, and D Groutsis), Cultural Diversity Definition, Sydney, DCA, 26 June 2020.
Member-only content
Gain full access with DCA membership!
If your organisation has just signed up, your access will be activated as soon as payment is received.