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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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-S07J7QGH-G

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