positive discrimination
"Positive discrimination" aims to correct historical inequalities by providing advantages to underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
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Definition
C1Sociology
(general)The practice of favoring individuals from groups that have been historically discriminated against to promote equality.
Example
- The university implemented positive discrimination policies to increase the enrollment of minority students.
C1Employment
(formal)Providing preferential treatment in hiring or promotion to members of underrepresented groups.
Example
- The company adopted positive discrimination measures to ensure a diverse workforce.
C2Law
(legal)Policies or actions that give advantages to historically marginalized groups, sometimes subject to legal constraints.
Example
- In some countries, positive discrimination is legally mandated to address past injustices.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "positive discrimination":