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    affirmative action

    US /əˈfə:mətɪv ˈækʃən/

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    UK /əˈfɜ:mətɪv ˈækʃən/

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    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A set of policies and practices designed to address past and present discrimination.
    The company has an affirmative action policy to promote diversity.

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    2023, in 7 minutes

    07:502023, in 7 minutes
    • Affirmative action is gone.

      Affirmative action is gone.

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    Palestinian statehood, Skydance-Paramount and Trump at the Fed

    10:51Palestinian statehood, Skydance-Paramount and Trump at the Fed
    • Trump and his administration view affirmative action as discriminatory.

      Trump and his administration view affirmative action as discriminatory.

    • Trump and his administration view affirmative action as discriminatory.

      Trump and his administration view affirmative action as discriminatory.

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    PISSED OFF Judge STRIKES DOWN Trump in RECORD TIME

    13:47PISSED OFF Judge STRIKES DOWN Trump in RECORD TIME
    • If they were violating the law, if they were doing whatever they think it is, affirmative action or countenancing anti-Semitic behavior in a way that violated the law, they could be penalized.

      If they were violating the law, if they were doing whatever they think it is, affirmative action or countenancing anti-Semitic behavior in a way that violated the law, they could be penalized.

    • If they were violating the law, if they were doing whatever they think it is, affirmative action or countenancing anti-Semitic behavior in a way that violated the law, they could be penalized.

      If they were violating the law, if they were doing whatever they think it is, affirmative action or countenancing anti-Semitic behavior in a way that violated the law, they could be penalized.

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    ENGLISH SPEECH | SHRUTHI KUMAR: Student GOES OFF Script (English Subtitles)

    12:50ENGLISH SPEECH | SHRUTHI KUMAR: Student GOES OFF Script (English Subtitles)
    • In our junior year, Harvard faced the Supreme Court and the decision to reverse affirmative action.

      In our junior year, Harvard faced the Supreme Court and the decision to reverse affirmative action.

    • In our junior year, Harvard faced the Supreme Court and the decision to reverse affirmative action.

      In our junior year, Harvard faced the Supreme Court and the decision to reverse affirmative action.

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    Andy Samberg Class Day || Harvard Commencement 2012

    23:11Andy Samberg Class Day || Harvard Commencement 2012
    • Thomas Howell as a white student posing as an African American in order to exploit affirmative action.

      Thomas Howell as a white student posing as an African American in order to exploit affirmative action.

    • order to exploit affirmative action.

      order to exploit affirmative action.

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    Michael Sandel:Justice What's The Right Thing To Do Episode 01 THE MORAL SIDE OF MURDER

    54:57Michael Sandel:Justice  What's The Right Thing To Do  Episode 01  THE MORAL SIDE OF MURDER
    • We will debate equality and inequality, affirmative action, free speech versus hate speech, same-sex marriage, military conscription, a range of practical questions.

      We will debate equality and inequality, affirmative action, free speech versus hate speech, same-sex marriage, military conscription, a range of practical questions.

    • affirmative action, free speech versus hate speech, same sex marriage,

      affirmative action, free speech versus hate speech, same sex marriage,

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    The Hidden Meaning in Zootopia – Earthling Cinema

    06:13The Hidden Meaning in Zootopia – Earthling Cinema
    • Inclusion Initiative is similar to various Earthling diversity and affirmative action

      Inclusion Initiative is similar to various Earthling diversity and affirmative action

    • The Mammal Inclusion Initiative is similar to various Earthling Diversity and Affirmative Action programs designed to level the playing field for underserved minorities.

      The Mammal Inclusion Initiative is similar to various Earthling Diversity and Affirmative Action programs designed to level the playing field for underserved minorities.

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    Australia's Julia Gillard on fighting for gender equality - The Interview podcast, BBC World Service

    27:45Australia's Julia Gillard on fighting for gender equality - The Interview podcast, BBC World Service
    • I was of that generation of women who in the 1990s fought for affirmative action rules to get more women into Parliament.

      I was of that generation of women who in the 1990s fought for affirmative action rules to get more women into Parliament.

    • I was of that generation of women who, in the 1990s, fought for affirmative action rules to get more women into Parliament.

      I was of that generation of women who, in the 1990s, fought for affirmative action rules to get more women into Parliament.

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    Stop The Cycle of Self-Sabotage - Matthew McConaughey

    09:06Stop The Cycle of Self-Sabotage - Matthew McConaughey
    • That was part of why I made the affirmative action and was what I was looking for as a way to play offense with that choice.

      That was part of why I made the affirmative action and was what I was looking for as a way to play offense with that choice.

    • That was part of why I made the affirmative action and was what I was looking for, the way to play offense with that choice.

      That was part of why I made the affirmative action and was what I was looking for, the way to play offense with that choice.

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    Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action: 4 Changes For Students

    09:10Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action: 4 Changes For Students
    • No More Affirmative Action the Supreme Court ruling that occurred on June 29, 2023, marks a major change to the admissions process for both college and medical school applicants.

      No More Affirmative Action the Supreme Court ruling that occurred on June 29, 2023, marks a major change to the admissions process for both college and medical school applicants.

    • No more affirmative action?

      No more affirmative action?

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