affirmative action

Meaning of word affirmative action from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

affirmative action noun

Meaning : A policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities.

Example : Affirmative action has been extremely controversial and was challenged in 1978 in the Bakke decision.

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