The Diversity Rationale in Higher Education: An Overview of the Contemporary Legal Context

Part of a special issue on race, security, and social activism in the U.S. Court decisions that have challenged the context for diversity and affirmative action interventions in relation to higher education are examined. A contextual framework is outlined to inform the exploration of issues of affir...

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Autor principal: Aguirre, Adalberto (Autor)
Otros Autores: Martinez, Rubén
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2003
En: Social justice
Año: 2003, Volumen: 30, Número: 1, Páginas: 138-152
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Verlag)
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Palabras clave:
Higher Education
Race discrimination in education
Education of black people
Affirmative action programs
Discrimination in education > Lawsuits & claims
Racial differences
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Sumario:Part of a special issue on race, security, and social activism in the U.S. Court decisions that have challenged the context for diversity and affirmative action interventions in relation to higher education are examined. A contextual framework is outlined to inform the exploration of issues of affirmative action—a social policy initiative designed to halt discriminatory practices by allowing the consideration of race, ethnicity, sex, or national origin in the selection process—and diversity within higher education.
ISSN:2327-641X