More uses for the word redress can be seen athttp://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/redress.
In film, a redress is the redecoration of an existing movie set, so that it can double for another set. This saves the film's producers the trouble of constructing a second set, though they face the obvious difficulty of doing it so the average viewer does not notice the same set is being used twice. Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. ... In drama, the set (or setting) is the location of a storys action. ...
This strategy, when built in a rational and intelligent manner, will reflect other business considerations (overall budget, brand recognition efforts) and objectives (public image enhancement, market share growth) as well.
Affirmative action refers to concrete steps that are taken not only to eliminate discrimination—whether in employment, education, or contracting—but also to attempt to redress the effects of past discrimination.
The underlying motive for affirmative action is the Constitutional principle of equal opportunity, which holds that all persons have the right to equal access to self-development.