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Affirmative Action in Malaysia and South Africa: Preference for Parity book cover

1st Edition

Affirmative Action in Malaysia and South Africa Preference for Parity

By Hwok-Aun Lee Copyright 2021
296 Pages 26 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

296 Pages 26 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

296 Pages 26 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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Malaysia and South Africa implement the most extensive affirmative action programmes worldwide. This book explores why and how to effect preferential treatment which has been utilized in the pursuit of inter-ethnic parity, specifically in higher education, high-level occupations, enterprise development and wealth ownership. Through methodical and critical analyses of data on education, workforce... Read more

1. Preference for Parity: Purposes, Contexts and Instruments of Affirmative Action Part 1 Theoretical and Historical Underpinnings 2. Concepts, Complexities, Contentions 3. Policy Regimes: A Study in Contrasts Part 2 Affirmative Action in Practice: Quotas, Codes and Preferences 4. Affirmative Action Pillars and Programmes: Malaysia 5. Affirmative Action Pillars and Programmes: South Africa Part 3 Policy Achievements and Reforms: Progress, Shortfalls and Prospects 6. Empirical Literature and Analytical Framework 7. Affirmative Action Outcomes in Malaysia 8. Affirmative Action Outcomes in South Africa 9. Taking Stock and Looking Ahead. Bibliography

Biography

Hwok-Aun Lee is Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore.

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