Suppose a public university is reviewing applications and has decided to admit a female candidate with the same overall qualifications and experience as a male candidate, while rejecting the male candidate. The university justifies its decision as a way of remedying past admissions practices that discriminated against women. This practice aligns with which program?

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The university's decision to admit a female candidate in order to remedy past discrimination aligns with the principles of affirmative action, which seeks to address historical and structural inequities by giving preferential treatment to members of historically disadvantaged groups. Title IX and gender equity are related concepts that focus more broadly on promoting equal treatment and opportunities for women and girls, but do not necessarily involve affirmative action. Quotas are a specific form of affirmative action that mandate a certain proportion of openings or awards be given to members of historically disadvantaged groups, but are generally considered to be illegal in the United States.

Suppose a Public University Is Reviewing Applications and Has Decided