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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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Explain the role of affirmative action in combating modern and traditional institutional discrimination

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Social stratification exists in all societies in some form or other, for example, in US racial Stratification exists among whites and blacks, and in India, we see caste-based discrimination is equally high. In this answer, we will discuss affirmative action which means some positive steps taken to reduce or lessen discrimination of any form at the same time to bring out new and innovative opportunities for the vulnerable and marginalized section of society. In the US institutional discrimination is highly observant in the form of racial, or class-based discrimination, but how that can be reduced through affirmative action is the crux of this answer.