Understanding the Goals of Affirmative Action

Easy Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Affirmative Action

Affirmative action refers to policies that take race, ethnicity, or gender into account in order to benefit an underrepresented group in admissions, hiring, or other fields. These policies were designed to promote equality and to rectify historical injustices faced by minority groups in the United States.

Which of the following statements best describes a primary goal of affirmative action policies?

To ensure that all individuals are treated exactly the same, regardless of their backgrounds.

To promote diversity and equal opportunity by addressing past inequalities.

To limit access to educational institutions for those from majority groups.

To create jobs specifically for minority workers without regard to qualifications.

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