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Peer reviewedScanlan, James P. – Society, 1992
Reviews the extension of affirmative action beyond the population descended from slaves to women. The so-called feminization of poverty is often cited to justify employment enhancement policies for women. Differences between racial and gender groups make some of the principal justifications less applicable to women. (SLD)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, Court Litigation, Disadvantaged
