as in adolescence
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all
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Foster inclusive workplaces and actively recruit underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, to attract a broader talent pool.
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Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Its knock-on effects include intimidation and manipulation of women, minorities, and politicians, as has been seen with political deepfakes affecting female politicians globally.
—Lydia Morrish, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
In Altadena, longtime residents also worry that the historically minority community will be priced out as during the recovery and rebuilding process.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
What is the Rooney Rule? NFL teams must also abide by the Rooney Rule, the league’s policy that requires teams to interview candidates from minority groups for head coach, general manager and executive positions.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Its knock-on effects include intimidation and manipulation of women, minorities, and politicians, as has been seen with political deepfakes affecting female politicians globally.
—Lydia Morrish, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
In Altadena, longtime residents also worry that the historically minority community will be priced out as during the recovery and rebuilding process.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
What is the Rooney Rule? NFL teams must also abide by the Rooney Rule, the league’s policy that requires teams to interview candidates from minority groups for head coach, general manager and executive positions.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minority. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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