Suppose a Public University Is Reviewing Applications and Has Decided

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose a public university is reviewing applications and has decided to admit a female candidate with the same overall qualifications and experience as a male candidate, while rejecting the male candidate. The university justifies its decision as a way of remedying past admissions practices that discriminated against women. This practice aligns with which program?

• A) Title IX
• B) gender equity
• C) affirmative action
• D) quotas

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