Perceptions About Affirmative Action

question 29

Multiple Choice

Perceptions about affirmative action

• A) sometimes include the idea that those hired under affirmative action programs are unqualified.
• B) are often framed by the media and politicians.
• C) often are very different from the actual requirements of affirmative action.
• D) All of the above.
• E) A and B only above.

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