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Bookmark or Share- Affirmative action in the United States - WikipediaAffirmative action remains controversial in American politics. Supporters claim that it promotes equality and representation for groups which are socioeconomically disadvantaged or have faced historical discrimination or oppression and counteracts continuing bias and prejudice against women and minorities.
- Affirmative action | Definition, History, & Cases | BritannicaAffirmative action in the United States is the active effort to improve employment, educational, and other opportunities for members of groups that have been subjected to discrimination. Criteria for affirmative action include race, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, and age.
- Affirmative action - WikipediaAffirmative action (also sometimes called reservations, alternative access, positive discrimination or positive action in various countries' laws and policies) [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] refers to a set of policies and practices within a government or organization seeking to benefit marginalized groups.
- What the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action does and ... - CNNThe Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Thursday to gut affirmative action has made it unlawful for colleges to take race into consideration as a specific factor in admissions.
- What Is Affirmative Action? How It Works and Example - InvestopediaAffirmative action refers to a policy aimed at increasing workplace and educational opportunities for people who are underrepresented in various areas of our society. It focuses on demographics...
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