Affirmative Action

Synonyms of affirmative action

• preferential treatment
• equal opportunity
• positive discrimination

Antonyms of affirmative action

• discrimination
• bias
• inequality

Collocations of affirmative action

affirmative action programs

Frequency: 80 %

The company implemented affirmative action programs to promote diversity in the workplace.

affirmative action policies

Frequency: 75 %

The university adopted affirmative action policies to increase representation of underrepresented groups.

affirmative action measures

Frequency: 70 %

The government introduced affirmative action measures to address systemic inequalities.

affirmative action initiatives

Frequency: 65 %

The organization launched affirmative action initiatives to support minority-owned businesses.

Idiomatic Expressions for affirmative action

• Phrase: take affirmative action to address discrimination
  Meaning: to take proactive steps to combat discrimination and promote equal treatment, often through policies or programs that aim to increase diversity and representation
  Usage: The university has taken affirmative action to address discrimination by implementing initiatives to recruit and support students from diverse backgrounds.