What’s Affirmative Action?

Affirmative action aims to promote inclusion and address past and current discrimination. Critics argue it promotes reverse discrimination and devalues individual achievements. Laws and policies aim to ensure fair inclusion of minorities and diversity. Proponents argue it benefits workplaces and reduces cultural gaps. Affirmative action is a set of policies designed to promote the inclusion […]

What’s an affirmative defense?

An affirmative defense is used by a defendant to present additional facts that mitigate their responsibility or culpability, without contesting any relevant elements of the alleged offense. This defense can be used in both civil and criminal cases and can excuse the defendant’s liability or culpability. Examples include claiming the plaintiff contributed to a traffic […]

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