Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a "Soft

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a "soft" form of affirmative action?

• A) Giving preference to job applicants of color, but not considering gender in evaluating applications
• B) Taking into consideration the socioeconomic status of college applicants, but not their racial background
• C) Outreach programs intended to recruit applicants from underrepresented groups
• D) A firm quota that stated that 50% of all new employees at a firm must be female

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