to give women and minorities preference in school admissions and Job Applications
affirmative authority
They must have affirmative authority to use funds for a particular purpose
Affirmative Racial Gerrymandering
to promote equal opportunity, mainly used in government and educational settings
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Legal
Affirmative action
Affirmative action was put into place so people of varying difference could not be rejected for a discrimination purpose. Some people believe that affirmative action is a harm because people less qualified will be given a job because of race or sexual preference, when this happens affirmative action should be removed.
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The original purpose of affirmative action was to address historical injustices and discrimination faced by marginalized groups, particularly in employment and education. Implemented in the 1960s, it aimed to promote equal opportunities for individuals regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity by encouraging diversity and rectifying systemic inequalities. By providing preferential treatment in hiring and admissions, affirmative action sought to level the playing field and foster a more inclusive society.
An affirmative sentence is a sentence which affirms a proposition.
In the Affirmative was created in 1962.