Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Affirmative Action

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why affirmative action (AA) programs went out of favor?

• A) Quotas often worked against minorities.
• B) AA programs proved undue hardship to the employers.
• C) AA involved having to pay premium wages or other costs to minorities.
• D) Organizations were not tolerant of differences among employees.

Distinguish between cultural universals and particular cultural practices.

Identify and explain various societal norms, values, and sanctions within the Canadian context.

Examine the concept of social mobility and its relation to cultural practices and integration.

Understand the foundational values that define Canadian culture in comparison to other advanced democracies.

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