Asked by vanshu bhalla on Jul 08, 2024
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Explain affirmative action.
Affirmative Action
Policies or measures that favor individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously, often related to education and employment.
- Distinguish between civil liberties and civil rights.
- Understand key decisions made by the Supreme Court and their influence on civil liberties and rights.
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Dennis AguiarJul 13, 2024
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Affirmative action involves positive steps taken to award educational opportunities or jobs to racial minorities or women because these groups have been the victims of prior discrimination.
Affirmative action involves positive steps taken to award educational opportunities or jobs to racial minorities or women because these groups have been the victims of prior discrimination.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between civil liberties and civil rights.
- Understand key decisions made by the Supreme Court and their influence on civil liberties and rights.