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| − | '''Quotas''' are a form of [[Affirmative Action]] whereby a certain number of positions at a university or workplace are reserved for minorities. Although intended to ameliorate the effects of racism, quotas often result in reverse discrimination, whereby people may be denied the position based on their race.<ref>US Government and Politics</ref> | + | '''Quotas''' are a form of [[Affirmative Action]] whereby a certain number of positions at a university or workplace are reserved for minorities. Although intended to ameliorate the effects of racism, quotas often result in [[reverse discrimination]], whereby people may be denied the position based on their race.<ref>US Government and Politics</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:19, December 13, 2007
Quotas are a form of Affirmative Action whereby a certain number of positions at a university or workplace are reserved for minorities. Although intended to ameliorate the effects of racism, quotas often result in reverse discrimination, whereby people may be denied the position based on their race.[1]
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- ↑ US Government and Politics