(in the context of the allocation of resources or employment) the practice or policy of favouring individuals belonging to groups regarded as disadvantaged or suffering from discrimination; positive discrimination.
‘And call it what you like, but we need positive discrimination, or affirmative action.’
‘They have been appointed on a basis that reflects political correctness or affirmative action.’
‘It should also contain a clear statement by the union in favour of affirmative action.’
‘Perhaps we should take a positive view, and look at this as affirmative action at its most effective.’
‘Then, there are those who see affirmative action as a form of reverse discrimination.’
‘It's a ridiculous jump to assume the only aim of knowledge is immediate affirmative action.’
‘For many years, it served as the primary basis for affirmative action programs.’
‘He soon will get another chance to stake out a position on affirmative action.’
‘Is affirmative action to reverse the legacy of discrimination an idea whose time has passed?’
‘The legal question at issue here is whether affirmative action is constitutional.’
‘However there is no pressure for compliance with any of these affirmative action programs and much needs to be done.’
‘Besides advocating a crackdown he is also proposing affirmative action to help young people.’
‘He has supported affirmative action, but warned people of the damage it can do to social cohesion.’
‘They plan to host a summit next March to focus on the importance of affirmative action for women.’
‘Many argue that we can and should still make the case for affirmative action.’
‘Opposition to quotas is not the same thing as opposition to affirmative action.’
‘The Court had previously made clear that affirmative action could not last forever.’
‘This view is utterly independent of my views on the merits of affirmative action.’
‘We want to know what you think about the upcoming case and affirmative action in general.’
‘All the companies surveyed indicated that they have affirmative action policies in place.’
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