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Has anyone noticed that Blacks are over-represented in Obama's appointments?
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By virtue of having one ACC who is female in a force which is 15% women, they then become over-represented at that rank.
I’m Here For An Argument. No You’re Not! Yes I am! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010
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The priority must be to bring in non-executive directors who can speak for taxpayers, workers and civil society and challenge those of the over-represented voice of the business world – and make sure it pays its dues.
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Furthermore, they expressed concern that charter schools were over-represented in communities of color.
Brian Jones: Charter Schools and Civil Rights: What Kind of 'Movement' is This? Brian Jones 2010
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As educationalist Sir Peter Lampl, ordinarily no friend of the left, put it: "Students from privileged backgrounds are already way over-represented at our top universities and this will make matters worse."
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The city-wise distribution should be fairly representative, but the metros might be over-represented in the sample because these blogger may be more aware of IndiBlogger. in.
Global Voices in English » The IndiBlogger.in State of the Indian Blogosphere 2009 2009
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According to Family Builders, LGBTQ youth are over-represented in the foster care system and face a large amount of discrimination when they disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity. 33 percent, in fact, are rejected from their families when this happens, according to Family Builders, which is an organization in Oakland, CA working to connect foster youth with families.
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: LGBTQ Kids In Foster Care Struggle To Find Homes Youth Radio -- Youth Media International 2011
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I laughed at its insinuation that characters from two-parent families are over-represented in the winners since 1980. 11
Happy New Year Roger Sutton 2009
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According to Family Builders, LGBTQ youth are over-represented in the foster care system and face a large amount of discrimination when they disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity. 33 percent, in fact, are rejected from their families when this happens, according to Family Builders, which is an organization in Oakland, CA working to connect foster youth with families.
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: LGBTQ Kids In Foster Care Struggle To Find Homes Youth Radio -- Youth Media International 2011
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Going to the mall made me feel sad and nervous; there are too many Barbies that look like me, and I feel like my experience is vastly over-represented in the movies, to the point that I can hardly go out without people telling me I remind them of "a more fun Jennifer Aniston."
Scholarships for white men? I knew I was feeling oppressed! 2011
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