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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AS A REMEDY FOR JOB DISCRIMINATION
A careful examination of global history reveals that numerous forms of discrimination have persisted from antiquity through to the modern era. As a direct consequence, countless castes, ethnic groups, minorities, and women have been systematically denied their rightful opportunities and entitlements. This deeply ingrained pattern of inequity extends into the professional sphere, where discriminatory practices remain prevalent. In the contemporary business landscape, job discrimination stands out as a core ethical challenge. In order to address this burning issue scholars have introduced different remedies. Such as back pay, equal opportunities, hiring, front pay, promotion, reasonable accommodation etc. Among the various remedies proposed, affirmative action has emerged as a significant and influential measure. This article delves into the nature of job discrimination, traces the historical genesis of affirmative action, and clarifies the legal framework governing such policies. It further examines the principal arguments both supporting and contesting affirmative action, shedding light on its far-reaching social implications. In this paper, attempt has been made to show that this comprehensive analysis demonstrates how affirmative action helps cultivate a more equitable workplace environment and addresses the injustices that have shaped our shared past.
THE ROLE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN ESTABLISHING EGALITARIAN SOCIETY
This paper aims to show how an affirmative action program—one of the most notable initiatives introduced in the last few decades—contributes to establishing a greater egalitarian society. The philosophical debate over equality, diversity, and discrimination is well known. Nowadays, equality often receives more attention than diversity and discrimination. One straightforward reason for focusing on equality is its connection to the concepts of rights, liberty, property, justice, and so on. Although the concepts related to equality can be defined relatively easily, equality itself remains elusive. This does not imply that the term equality lacks a plausible definition; rather, it can be characterized in various ways, which inevitably brings diversity into the discussion. Although diversity is sometimes viewed as negatively, it plays a pivotal role in keeping human society balanced. Moreover, without diversity, the fundamental purpose of society would be impaired. Thus, it appears that a fully egalitarian society—one in which everyone is alike in every respect—is impossible. If so, in what sense do we envision an egalitarian society and how can we establish that society? In essence, the ideal egalitarian society we envision is one where everyone is granted equal opportunities— and where even those who may struggle to fully utilize those opportunities can still benefit through measures such as affirmative action.