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Affirmative action (U.S. English), or positive discrimination (British English), is a policy or a program of giving certain preferences to certain (usually under-represented) groups. This typically focuses on education, employment, government contracts, health care, or social welfare.
There is much debate concerning claims that it fails to achieve its desired goal, and that it has unintended and undesirable side-effects. There are also claims that the practice is itself racist or sexist.
Purpose
Affirmative action began as a corrective measure for governmental and social injustices against demographic groups that have been subjected to prejudice. Such groups are characterized most commonly by race, gender, or ethnicity. Affirmative action seeks to increase the representation of these demographic groups in fields of study and work in which they have traditionally been underrepresented. More on [ Affirmative action ]
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Affirmative Action Reconsidered - E-text of a 1975 monograph by Thomas Sowell that examines the claims and counterclaims surrounding affirmative action as it has been implemented in academia.
Meta Description: [ Examines the claims and counterclaims surrounding affirmative action as it has been implemented in academia. ]
Americans For a Fair Chance - Affirmative action facts, news, and background. Resources include stories of opportunity in employment, education, military and contracting. Aims to end discrimination and promote rights.
Meta Description: [ Get information about events, news, and alerts that protect Affirmative Action through real stories from students, breaking news, fact sheets, and reports. ]
Rhode Island Coaltion for Affirmative Action - Aims to support and protect affirmative action to prevent unfair treatment and to foster economic equity for all women, minorities, and protected classes.
Meta Description: [ RICAA's mission is economic equity for all
women, minorities, and protected classes by fostering Affirmative
Action to eliminate racism, bigotry and discrimination. ]
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Affirmative Action - Encyclopedia entry by Robert Fullinwider.
The Affirmative Action and Diversity Project - Offers articles, theoretical analyses, policy documents, current legislative updates, and an annotated bibliography of research and teaching materials with an emphasis on the issue's effect on California.
The National Center for Public Policy Research Affirmative Action Resource Center - Offers links to resources including commentary, legislation, litigation, and articles.
Meta Description: [ Affirmative Action Information Center provided by Project 21 - The African-American conservative network ]
The New Meritocracy: Recent Affirmative Action Developments in Universities - An explanation of the changes to the meritocracy in Australia achieved by affirmative action.
Meta Description: [ An explanation of the changes to the meritocracy in Australia achieved by affirmative action. ]
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