Affirmative Action

[əˈfərmədɪv | ˈækʃ(ə)n]
Definition:

A business strategy or policy that active pursues positive discrimination to rectify historical workplace disadvantage for particular demographics. For example, this may be providing additional training and employment programs for people with disabilities, or having policies to promote more women in male-dominated industries.

Part of speech:
Noun
Affirmative Action