Which of the Following Statements Affirmative Action Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements affirmative action is true?

• A)It imposes quotas on employers.
• B)It legitimizes quotas.
• C)It is not supported by people who possess racist or sexist attitudes.
• D)It fosters the type of thinking that is needed to effectively manage diversity.
• E)It is a natural intervention.

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Definitions:

Contagion Theory

A social theory suggesting that ideas, attitudes, and behaviors spread through groups as if they were infections, influencing individuals to adopt them without conscious realization.

Breakdown Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that social structures may collapse under certain circumstances, leading to social disorder or change.

Anomie

A state of normlessness where societal norms and values are weakened or unclear, leading individuals to feel disconnected from the larger community.

Deprivation

Refers to a state of lacking or denial of basic resources or essentials for human well-being.