Journal Article

Does affirmative action work?


Abstract: After four decades, we are still debating how much impact affirmative action can and should have on opportunities and outcomes at work.

Keywords: Discrimination in employment; Sex discrimination against women; Affirmative action programs;

Status: Published in Reaching the top: challenges and opportunities for women leaders

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Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Regional Review

Publication Date: 2005

Issue: Q 1

Pages: 38-40