Positive action versus positive discrimination

Positive action takes into account any specific disadvantages suffered by an individual or a particular group of people. Its purpose is to equip them with the skills they need to compete equally with others. Positive action is not be confused with positive discrimination,which involves positively favouring disadvantaged groups. Positive action does not permit selection irrespective of merit.

In general, employers and service providers have a choice of two separate types of positive action.... (797 more words)

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