Question

What is the policy that gives special consideration to women and minorities by giving them preference in school admissions and job applications?

Answer 1

is Affirmative Action one of our answers?

Answer 2

Answer: Affirmative action

Explanation:

Affirmative action refers to a policy instituted by the government to improve employment or educational opportunities for members of the minority groups and also women. Businesses and government entities make use of affirmative action programs in order to increase the number of people from certain groups within companies, institutions and other areas of the society. Criteria for affirmative action include: gender, sex, age, disability, ethnic group race and so on.