Issues in affirmative action such as reverse discrimination are examples of conflicts between
A) compensatory and punitive justice.
B) retributive and distributive justice.
C) distributive and compensatory justice.
D) retributive and compensatory justice.
E) punitive and retributive justice.

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Affirmative action raises conflicts between distributive justice, which seeks to ensure equal distribution of resources and opportunities, and compensatory justice, which seeks to compensate individuals who have been disadvantaged in the past. Reverse discrimination, a possible outcome of affirmative action, can lead to an unequal distribution of benefits and opportunities and conflict with the principles of distributive justice.

Issues in Affirmative Action Such as Reverse Discrimination Are Examples