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Thesaurus search results for 'EQUITY': 9 results found.


EMPLOYMENT EQUITY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Employment equity encompasses dimensions of affirmative action but is specifically directed at ameliorating traditional under representation of particular groups in particular industries, occupations, and/or workplaces.

EQUITY (Search for related entries in the library)

EQUITY ALLIES 

EQUITY AUDIT 

EQUITY AUDIT CHECKLIST 

EQUITY CHECKLIST 

Scope Note: A tool to help analyze practices and policies and/or structures in order to assess the condition of equity seeking groups.

EQUITY DEMOGRAPHICS 

EQUITY SEEKING GROUPS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Those groups marginalized and discriminated against on the basis of social identities: women, racial/ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, and sexual minorities (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered).

PAY EQUITY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Equal pay for work of equal value.

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