Use of Race
Definition
The consideration or application of an individual's race when making decisions, often in the context of affirmative action or diversity initiatives.
Analogy
It's like adding spices to a dish. You don't want it to overpower the meal (discrimination), but a little bit can enhance the flavor and make it more interesting (diversity).
Related terms
Racial Profiling: The use of race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of having committed an offense.
Stereotyping: A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
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