Question

What was the purpose of affirmative action?

Answer 1

to establish fair access to employment opportunities to create a workforce that is an accurate reflection of the demographics of the qualified available workforce in the relevant job market

Answer 2

Affirmative Action is the combination of laws, administrative practices, and governmental policies tending to end and correct specific forms of discrimination. Affirmative Action programs try to help traditionally excluded groups or minorities to obtain employment and access to education.