Reverse Discrimination Refers to Achieving Affirmative Action by Remedying the Underrepresentation

question 49

True/False

Reverse discrimination refers to achieving affirmative action by remedying the underrepresentation of a given race or sex in a traditionally segregated job by considering race and gender when hiring or promoting individuals.

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Definitions:

Marsupials

A group of mammals primarily found in Australia and the Americas that carry and nurse their young in an external pouch.

Placental Mammals

Mammals that give birth to live young that have developed inside the uterus with the aid of a placenta.

Bipedalism

Habitual upright walking.

Energy-dense Diet

A diet that is high in calories per serving, typically containing high levels of fat and sugar.