Affirmative action refers to policies and practices designed to support members of disadvantaged or underrepresented groups in education, employment, and other areas where they have historically faced discrimination or unequal treatment. These policies aim to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing opportunities and removing barriers for individuals from marginalized backgrounds.
Affirmative action may take various forms, including targeted recruitment efforts, outreach programs, preferential treatment in admissions or hiring decisions, and the establishment of goals or quotas for underrepresented groups. While affirmative action initiatives are intended to address systemic inequalities and promote social justice, they remain a subject of debate and controversy, with proponents advocating for their necessity to address historical injustices and opponents arguing that they can lead to reverse discrimination or unfair treatment.
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