Concept information
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sociology of education
education in society and culture
equality and social stratification
positive discrimination
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sociology of education
education in society and culture
equality and social stratification
positive discrimination
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politics and international relations
political science
politics and society
positive discrimination
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conceptual issues in multicultural psychology
intergroup relations
social justice orientation
prejudice and discrimination
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conceptual issues in multicultural psychology
intergroup relations
social justice orientation
prejudice and discrimination
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groups, teams, and teamwork
intergroup relations
social justice orientation
prejudice and discrimination
Preferred term
affirmative action in the workplace
Definition
- Affirmative action is a term that refers to institutional programs or policies designed to create equal opportunities for women and racial minorities in areas where they have traditionally been denied access. Although the term itself is relatively new, the idea behind the intent of the concept is not. [Source: Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity, and Society; Affirmative Action in the Workplace]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/affirmative_action_in_the_workplace
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