Affirmative Action  Tags: affirmative_action ugl_subject_guide discrimination ugl  

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• Shorter length
• Currency of information
• Focus on a specific aspect of a topic 

affirmative action
affirmative action programs
discrimination in employment
reverse discrimination
affirmative action and colleges or universities
affirmative action and jobs or employment
affirmative action and government
affirmative action and laws or legislation
affirmative action and women

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