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It is very controversial and has led to numerous lawsuits. An individual with a higher average is passed over for an individual who has a lower average but who is a minority person, let’s say for example, into admission into a certain college or to be hired into a certain job. This is because of: on g

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It is very controversial and has led to numerous lawsuits. An individual with a higher average is passed over for an individual who has a lower average but who is a minority person, let’s say for example, into admission into a certain college or to be hired into a certain job. This is because of affirmative action.

This term means that there are a series of policies aimed to increase the presence of minority groups in some institutions or schools. These minority groups are based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.

These practices or policies stem from the idea that these minority groups have a minimum representation in those institutions, companies, or schools. That is affirmative action tries to diminish the inequalities and support diversity.