In the context of organizational life, diversity is about individual differences that can be drawn upon and developed to promote the goals of an organization. The interaction of these dimensions makes for a dynamic versus static personal culture and workplace. There is no scientific validity to the classification of the races. Typically the idea is generalized to an entire group without regard to individual differences among those making up the category and is usually emotionally charged.
Stereotypes have a controlling function.
It is culturally based and learned.