What is the "diversity paradox"?
A) Working to emphasize diversity may result in reverse discrimination suits.
B) Too few areas of diversity are covered by law, thus some aspects of diversity will be left open to discrimination.
C) Covering only specific employers (e.g., those with a minimum number of employees) creates an issue of potentially permanent diversity deficits for small employers because there are no repercussions for discrimination.
D) Legal remedies rely upon defining a protected class based on demographic distinctions which diversity efforts often try to de-emphasize.

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The diversity paradox refers to the dilemma that legal remedies for discrimination rely on defining and protecting specific demographic groups, while diversity efforts aim to move beyond these categories and see individuals as unique individuals. This means that diversity efforts may not align with legal frameworks for addressing discrimination, creating a tension between the two aims. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

What Is the "Diversity Paradox