Affirmative action in plural societies: international experiences

Across the developmental spectrum,.the prospects and problems of 'affirmativeaction' are increasingly important issues facing multiethnic countries. D.rawing on philosophy, economics and sociology,.the contributors.explore the merits and demerits of affirmative action, and explain why affirmative action is needed in countries facing large inequalities across ethnic, religious or racialgroups. They analyse the origin, nature and consequences of experience with affirmative action in Brazil, South Africa, the United States, Malaysia, China,Northern Ireland and Nigeria.Evaluating alternative policies, they seek to provide guidance on the design of policies in different circumstances, with the aim of reducing horizontal inequalities, while minimizing possible negative consequences of the policies. INDICE: Affirmative Action: Foundations, Contexts, and Debates; G.Brown., .A.Langer. & .F.Stewart.Affirmative Action and its Alternatives in Public Universities: What Do We Know?; M.C.Long .The Challenge of Positive Discriminationin India; J.Heyer.& .N.G.Jayal.Affirmative action in South Africa: an Empirical Assessment of the Impact on Labour Market Outcomes; R.Burger.& .R.Jafta.ThePersistence of Black-white Income Differentials in Brazil; R.G.Osorio.Affirmative Action in Malaysia: An Overview of Progress and Limitations; Z.A.Yusof.Ethnicity and Inequality in Malaysia: A Retrospect and a Rethinking; M.Mohamad.Beyond Inequality? Assessing the Impact of Fair Employment, Affirmative Action and Equality Measures on Conflict in Northern Ireland; J.Todd.& .J.Ruane.How Effective is the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria?; A.R.Mustapha.

• ISBN: 978-0-230-27780-9
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 304
• Fecha Publicación: 17/08/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Desconocido