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Affirmative Action

A policy or program, often used in recruitment, admissions or hiring, that gives preference to members of a minority group to redress a history of discrimination.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Affirmative Action." (Viewed on December 25, 2024) <https://jwa.org/node/12009>.