noun
affirmative action
Refers to policies that aim to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups, especially in education and employment. Used in Japanese contexts as a direct loanword.
大学はアファーマティブアクションを導入して、多様性を高めようとしている。
The university is trying to increase diversity by introducing affirmative action.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
Often used interchangeably with アファーマティブアクション, but ポジティブアクション can sometimes refer to broader proactive measures beyond legal or policy frameworks.
Loanword from English 'affirmative action'.