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 and population, the book evaluates the primary objectives of increasing majority representation in education, employment, enterprise and ownership.
The book also critically considers questions of the attainments and limitations of ethnic preferential treatment in reducing disparity, the challenges of developing capability and reducing dependency and the scope for policy reforms.
| ISBN: | 9781138080072 |
| Publication date: | 23rd October 2020 |
| Author: | Hwok Aun Lee |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 272 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Research in Public Administration and Public Policy |
| Genres: |
Regional / International studies Personnel and human resources management Public ownership / nationalization Regional geography Social and ethical issues Sociology Comparative politics Economics |