What impact was Affirmative Action designed to have?

Affirmative Action was designed to address and mitigate the effects of historical and systemic discrimination and inequality. Its primary impact was intended to:

1. Promote Equal Opportunity: Ensure that individuals from historically marginalized groups, such as racial minorities and women, have fair access to education, employment, and other opportunities.

2. Increase Diversity: Enhance diversity within educational institutions and workplaces by encouraging the inclusion of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

3. Correct Historical Injustices: Provide compensatory measures to groups that have been historically disadvantaged due to discrimination, thereby leveling the playing field.

4. Foster Social Equity: Contribute to the creation of a more equitable society by reducing disparities in socioeconomic status and representation in various sectors.

5. Encourage Inclusive Practices: Motivate organizations and institutions to adopt more inclusive practices and policies that recognize and value diversity.

Overall, Affirmative Action aims to create a more just and equitable society by addressing the lingering effects of past discrimination and promoting inclusivity.