What Is the Term for Programs of Private and Public

question 214

Multiple Choice

What is the term for programs of private and public institutions that favor minorities and women in an attempt to compensate for past discrimination?

• A) Affirmative action
• B) Civil rights
• C) The suspect classification reversal program
• D) The quota system
• E) Ability quotas

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Definitions:

Choice

Choice involves the act of selecting or making a decision among a set of alternatives, implying the freedom to decide.

Positivist Approach

a method in sociology that emphasizes the use of empirical evidence and scientific methods to understand and explain social phenomena.

Deviant Behavior

Actions that violate societal norms or expectations, which can vary widely among different cultures and communities.

Subjective Experience

The personal and individual perception or feeling of an event or reality, influenced by personal biases, emotions, and mental state.