The Purpose of Affirmative Action Is to Prefer Members of One

question 100

True/False

The purpose of affirmative action is to prefer members of one group over another.

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Definitions:

Iron Cage

A concept introduced by Max Weber to illustrate the increased rationalization inherent in social life, particularly in Western capitalist societies, leading to individuals feeling trapped by systems of bureaucracy and rationality.

Zygmunt Bauman

A sociologist known for his analyses of modernity, globalization, and the nature of social relations in contemporary society.

Modernity

A historical period or cultural outlook characterized by significant changes in social organization, art, science, and the concept of rationality, emerging from the Enlightenment.

Theorists

Individuals who develop theories, or systematic ideas intended to explain phenomena, in various fields of study.