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What is Affirmative Action and Why is it Necessary?

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Recently affirmative action has been all over the news, but why? What is affirmative action?


Written By: Cove Johnson Rabidoux


Affirmative action is a policy that helps to increase the representation of minority groups in specific areas like education, business, and home ownership. Affirmative action was established to help counteract the effects of past discrimination, hoping to create a more just society in the United States. Overall, affirmative action seeks to level the playing field for groups that have been traditionally discriminated against. These groups include people of color, women, and people with disabilities. By implementing affirmative action, organizations are committed to creating an environment of equality and inclusion. This can help to create a more diverse environment, which leads to more successful businesses and organizations.



Affirmative action supports the idea that everyone should have access to the same

opportunities regardless of their race, gender, or disability status. This idea is rooted in the belief that everyone should be judged based on their qualifications, not negative stereotypes or assumptions about them. By implementing affirmative action, organizations can ensure that their hiring practices and other policies are fair and equitable, thus ensuring that no one is excluded because of their identity or background.

Affirmative action is necessary to counteract past discrimination's effects and help create a more equitable society. It helps represent minority groups who have been traditionally discriminated against. Hence, by implementing affirmative action, organizations can guarantee that their hiring practices and other policies are fair and equitable.





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