Affirmative action:

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Affirmative action:

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Affirmative action is a set of policies and practices within a government or organization seeking to include particular groups based on their gender, race, sexuality, creed or nationality in areas in which they are underrepresented such as education and employment. It is often implemented using various guidelines and procedures, such as the "Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures," to ensure fair and equitable treatment in hiring and promotions. Choices B and C describe negative outcomes that affirmative action aims to combat, not effects it causes.

Affirmative Action