Positive action
Positive (affirmative) action is a measure that aims to achieve equality.
The measure applies to categories of persons who have been shown to experience inequality.
Positive actions try to avoid or compensate for disadvantages so that certain categories of people experience true equality in practice.
Reflection exercise: case study
Think of the recruitment and promotions within your organisation during the past year.
- Did positive actions play a role here?
- Can you think of a situation within your organisation in which such positive actions could have added value and led to fair opportunities?
Take a closer look at the answers you just gave. What lessons will you take on board for the future?
Can positive actions play a specific role in the general policy?