affirmative action

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affirmative action (usually uncountable; plural affirmative actions)

1. A policy or program providing advantages for people of a minority group who are seen to have traditionally been discriminated against, with the aim of creating a more egalitarian society through preferential access to education, employment, health care, social welfare, etc.

[edit] Synonyms

• reverse discrimination