USA HISTORY

PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973

THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT DURING THE 1950S

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Programs that give preferences to minorities and women in hiring and admissions.
A
affirmative action
B
Fair Housing Act
C
Civil Rights Act
D
Women and Minority Act
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Affirmative action is defined as a set of procedures designed to; eliminate unlawful discrimination among applicants, remedy the results of such prior discrimination, and prevent such discrimination in the future. Applicants may be seeking admission to an educational program or looking for professional employment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Outreach campaigns, targeted recruitment, employee and management development, and employee support programs are examples of affirmative action in employment.

Detailed explanation-3: -The affirmative action enacted by the government is presently in the form of reservation policies by granting quota to SC, ST, OBC and EWS in higher education and public employment.

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