What are the ongoing debates surrounding affirmative action?

Protected Veteran Status. As defined under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), is someone who served in the active military, ... TERM(S)/DEFINITION(S). Complaint. A statement alleging sexual harassment or illegal discrimination due to a basis protected by university policy. Complainant. Jun 29, 2023 ... The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades of precedent that had allowed schools nationwide to ... A “balanced work force” means an equitable representation of persons with disabilities, minorities, and women in each level (job category) of a work force ... SCHUETTE, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MICHIGAN v. COALITION TO DEFEND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, INTEGRATION AND IMMIGRATION RIGHTS AND FIGHT FOR EQUALITY BY ANY MEANS ... Jun 29, 2023 ... Stanford scholars share their thoughts on what ending affirmative action means, and what universities can do next to tackle some of the problems affirmative ... Affirmative action is a set of specific, results-oriented programs and activities designed to correct underutilization of minorities and women in the workplace. Affirmative action means taking positive, proactive, and preemptive steps to root out discrimination, rather than waiting for after-the-fact litigation. Examples of retaliation include: discrimination or harassment as defined by this policy, job termination, adjustment in pay or responsibilities, or any other ... Clear affirmative action means someone must take deliberate and specific action to opt in or agree to the processing, even if this is not expressed as an opt-in ...