The Basic Premise of Affirmative Action Is That Simply Ending

question 23

Multiple Choice

The basic premise of affirmative action is that simply ending discrimination does not automatically correct for

• A)the negative legacy of past discrimination.
• B)hiring irregularities that must be addressed by the EEOC.
• C)BFOQs that must be enforced by the employer.
• D)sexual discrimination that still occurs in the work place.

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Definitions:

Genetically Based

Characteristic or conditions determined by genes and hereditary factors.

Behavioral Tendencies

Patterns of action or reactions that are consistent over time, often reflecting underlying personality traits.

Birth Order

The theory that suggests an individual's rank by age among siblings influences their personality and behavior.

Personality

A complex pattern of characteristics and behaviors that comprises an individual's unique way of thinking, feeling, and interacting with the world.