Question

Developed in 1965, affirmative action is a policy that attempts _____.. . . A) to establish law schools for minorities. B) to make up for discrimination against the majority. C) to make up for past discrimination policies. D) to reverse the effects of Title IX

Answer 1

Answer: C) to make up for past discrimination policies.

Affirmative action is the policy of promoting the education of minorities and members of groups that have historically suffered discrimination. Affirmative action intends to reduce inequalities in employment, pay and access to education. The policy can take many forms, such as the use of quotas and preference or special consideration in selection processes.

Answer 2

Developed in 1965, affirmative action is a policy that attempts C. to make up for past discrimination policies.
Through this action, more women and African-Americans were supposed to gain more rights than they had at that moment.