... past discrimination against women, minorities, and others by increasing the recruitment, promotion, retention, and on-the-job training opportunities in employment and by removing barriers to admissions to educational institutions. Throughout history discrimination has been primarily based on race and sex, which is why most affirmative action programs are geared toward women and minorities. Affirmative action strategies ... primary objection to current Affirmative Action policies is that they oftentimes do not take into consideration economic background or academic qualifications. Support...

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