POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION


Meaning of POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION in English

( BrE ) (also reˌverse discrimiˈnation NAmE , BrE ) (also afˌfirmative ˈaction NAmE , BrE ) noun

[ U ] the practice or policy of making sure that a particular number of jobs, etc. are given to people from groups that are often treated unfairly because of their race, sex, etc.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.