Question

According to Hettinger, "affirmative action" refers to the hiring or admitting a slightly less qualified woman or black, rather than a slightly more qualified white male, for the purpose of helping to eradicate sexual and/or racial inequality, or for the purpose of compensating women and blacks for the burdens and injustices they have suffered due to past and ongoing sexism and racism. True or False?

Answer 1

True

Step-by-step explanation:

Hettinger has suggested that 'Affirmative Action' must be taken, which is an approach similar to positive discrimination in which the marginalized or discriminated groups are given priority over majority or non-discriminated groups during hiring and admitting processes when they are in a slightly disadvantaged position. This 'Affirmative Action' will act as a balancing act against the discrimination that these groups have faced historically and are facing even today. Also, equal opportunity is regarded as 'Weak Affirmative Action' by Hettinger. So the given statement is True.