Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action:
http://www.ncsl.org/research/education/affirmative-action-overview.aspx
Who: Women and Minorities
What: It refers to admission policies that provide equal access to education for those groups that have been historically excluded or underrepresented
When: Since 1965
Where: America
Why: Because they didn't want equal access to education for those groups of people. This was an outcome of the 1960's Civil Rights movement. Affirmative action policies often focus on employment and education. Intended to provide equal opportunities for members of minority groups and women in education and employment.