The term, Affirmative Action, was first used or issued by President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy is the first person to make reference to affirmative action, but President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act (Affirmative action) in 1964. Since then, I believe affirmative action has been desensitized. Originally, affirmative action "means giving preferential treatment to minorities in admission to universities or employment in government and business." The policies were developed to help heal decades of discrimination and racism in America. In addition, apply a kick-start boost to the minorities.
A major recital effect caused by affirmative action is reverse discrimination. Affirmative actions suppose to end discrimination and unfair treatment of employees and student based on color, instead, do the opposite. Instead of letting the image of discrimination of color and gender be destroyed, affirmative action concentrates on these sensitive subjects. With this policy in......
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