affirmative action
ENGLISH
Creation: June 21, 2024 Modified: June 21, 2024
Terminology Collection:

Arqus ad hoc Glossaries

Subject field:

Inclusion and Accessibility in HE English Glossary

Definition:
policies that take factors including race, religion, sex or national origin into consideration to benefit an underrepresented group.
Definition source: Arqus Termbase. Adapted from: https://www.studocu.com/en-us/document/west-chester-university-of-pennsylvania/us-government-and-politics/chapter-four-psc/4514525

English Terms

affirmative action

  • Usage status: Official/preferred
  • Normative Organisation: Arqus Alliance