affirmative action

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noun

the encouragement of increased representation of women and minority-group members, especially in employment.

Origin of affirmative action

First recorded in 1960–65

OTHER WORDS FROM affirmative action

af·firm·a·tive-ac·tion, adjective

Words nearby affirmative action

affirm, affirmance, affirmant, affirmation, affirmative, affirmative action, affirmative flag, affirmatory, affix, affixation, affixture

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Example sentences from the Web for affirmative action

After all, Fisher, the affirmative-action case involving the University of Texas, was argued in Supreme Court back in October.
What’s Taking the Supreme Court So Long?|Richard L. Hasen|June 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Such a decision, however, would affect only the affirmative-action program in Texas.
Will the Supreme Court End Affirmative Action?|Dan Slater|February 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Rush Limbaugh (Southeast Missouri State dropout) proclaimed, “She is an affirmative-action case extraordinaire.”
Closing the Case Against Sotomayor|Scott Horton|May 28, 2009|DAILY BEAST
If anything, attacking Sotomayor as an "affirmative-action hire" will make Republicans look like bigoted bullies to Latino voters.
The GOP's Supreme Problem|Reihan Salam|May 27, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for affirmative action

affirmative action

noun

US a policy or programme designed to counter discrimination against minority groups and women in areas such as employment and educationBrit equivalent: positive discrimination

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Cultural definitions for affirmative action

affirmative action

A term referring to various government policies that aim to increase the proportion of African-Americans, women, and other minorities in jobs and educational institutions historically dominated by white men. The policies usually require employers and institutions to set goals for hiring or admitting minorities.

notes for affirmative action

Affirmative action has been extremely controversial. Supporters maintain that it is the only way to overcome the effects of past discrimination and promote integration. Critics dismiss it as “reverse discrimination,” denying opportunities to qualified whites and men. (See Bakke decision).

单词	affirmative action
释义	affirmative action SEE SYNONYMS FOR affirmative action ON THESAURUS.COM noun the encouragement of increased representation of women and minority-group members, especially in employment. Origin of affirmative action First recorded in 1960–65 OTHER WORDS FROM affirmative action af·firm·a·tive-ac·tion, adjective Words nearby affirmative action affirm, affirmance, affirmant, affirmation, affirmative, affirmative action, affirmative flag, affirmatory, affix, affixation, affixture Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for affirmative action After all, Fisher, the affirmative-action case involving the University of Texas, was argued in Supreme Court back in October. What’s Taking the Supreme Court So Long?\|Richard L. Hasen\|June 21, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Such a decision, however, would affect only the affirmative-action program in Texas. Will the Supreme Court End Affirmative Action?\|Dan Slater\|February 26, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Rush Limbaugh (Southeast Missouri State dropout) proclaimed, “She is an affirmative-action case extraordinaire.” Closing the Case Against Sotomayor\|Scott Horton\|May 28, 2009\|DAILY BEAST If anything, attacking Sotomayor as an "affirmative-action hire" will make Republicans look like bigoted bullies to Latino voters. The GOP's Supreme Problem\|Reihan Salam\|May 27, 2009\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for affirmative action affirmative action noun US a policy or programme designed to counter discrimination against minority groups and women in areas such as employment and educationBrit equivalent: positive discrimination Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to affirmative action fair shake, equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, positive discrimination, quota system, reverse discrimination Cultural definitions for affirmative action affirmative action A term referring to various government policies that aim to increase the proportion of African-Americans, women, and other minorities in jobs and educational institutions historically dominated by white men. The policies usually require employers and institutions to set goals for hiring or admitting minorities. notes for affirmative action Affirmative action has been extremely controversial. Supporters maintain that it is the only way to overcome the effects of past discrimination and promote integration. Critics dismiss it as “reverse discrimination,” denying opportunities to qualified whites and men. (See Bakke decision). The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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affirmative action

noun

Origin of affirmative action

OTHER WORDS FROM affirmative action

Words nearby affirmative action

Example sentences from the Web for affirmative action

British Dictionary definitions for affirmative action

noun

Words related to affirmative action

Cultural definitions for affirmative action

notes for affirmative action