English

Noun

affirmative action ‎(usually uncountable, plural affirmative actions)

1. A policy or program providing advantages for people of a minority group who are seen to have traditionally been discriminated against, with the aim of creating a more egalitarian society through preferential access to education, employment, health care, social welfare, etc.

Synonyms

• positive discrimination
• reverse discrimination

Translations

• Dutch :positieve discriminatie m,