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Reparations

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Intro to Political Science

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Reparations are compensatory measures taken by governments or institutions to rectify historical injustices and harms inflicted upon groups or communities. These can take various forms, including financial compensation, land redistribution, apologies, and policy changes aimed at correcting inequalities.

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