On: Coding interviews are stupid (ish)

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The text attests to both our interpretations.

1) By saying x is sometimes called y under some circumstances, the text implies x (Affirmative action) is equal to or a subset of y (Positive discrimination)

2) The second paragraph also suggests examples of affirmative action that wouldn’t constitute positive discrimination

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The text would support your interpretation if the article ended after the 1st sentence. And the 1st sentence did not mention positive action.