Meaning of plus factor | Babel Free

Definitions

Any trait of a person, such as their race, that may give them an advantage under affirmative action.

US

Examples

“Race may therefore not be the only determining factor in the allocation, but race may be considered as a plus factor that may be taken into account.”

“Three white women challenged the admissions system, which gave applicants “plus factors” or "points" for being non-white […]”

“These plans can take many forms including outreach, special training programs, race or gender as plus factors, and goals and timetables.”

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