Exam 3: Discrimination, Equality and Fairness in Employment: Social Policies and Affirmativepositive Action Programs

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The Government of Ireland Act of 1920 was the only legal protection against ____________for the citizens of Northern Ireland.

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South Africa, Namibia, India, the United States, and the European Union are similar in the way they are operating and implementing affirmative action programs.

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In the United States, Affirmative Action Programs Rule and the Executive Order 11246 (1965) states:

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Which statement is true about "Neoclassical" economists?

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In what state did voters approve Proposition 209, which amended the state's constitution and stated, "Neither the State of _________ nor any of its political subdivisions shall use race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin as a criterion for either discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or group in the operation of the state's system of public employment, public education, or public contracting."

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Several principles of affirmative or positive action programs are common to all countries, although the program can greatly vary from one country to the next.

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In the United States, social policies that aim to change the rules and provide advantages to groups that have traditionally been discriminated against are called:

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Australia's Affirmative Action Act of 1999 requires:

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Discrimination cannot be overt and covert.

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In what country does the legislation create special provisions for men in certain occupations, like child care and education, in which they are not well represented?

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