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Federal Affirmative Action Law: A Brief History

This report provides a brief history of federal affirmative action law, including legal and political developments at the federal, state, and local levels. It describes the origins, affirmative action in public education, minority contracting, and recent developments as of 2015.

Date: October 19, 2015

Creator: Feder, Jody

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity in the Armed Services: Background and Issues for Congress

This report starts by giving an overview of recent research on diversity and organizational management. The next sections outline DOD's military personnel policies, processes and organizational structure for managing diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Finally, the report examines how the concept of diversity and inclusion has evolved over the history of the Armed Forces and addresses some of the current legislative and policy issues related to diversity in the Armed Forces.

Date: December 23, 2015

Creator: Kamarck, Kristy N.