Positive discrimination

Positive discrimination, also known as affirmative action, involves giving preferential treatment to groups that have faced historical disadvantages or discrimination. Its goal is to promote equality by providing these groups greater opportunities in areas like employment, education, or housing. For example, a company might actively seek to hire qualified candidates from underrepresented minorities to correct past imbalances. While it aims to level the playing field and address social inequalities, it can sometimes be debated for possibly favoring certain groups over others. Overall, positive discrimination seeks to create fairer, more inclusive societies by acknowledging and addressing systemic disparities.