Affirmative Action

This is a policy or program in organizations that aims to address the problem of discrimination based on person’s race, color, caste, sex or nationality. The motive behind this policy is to uplift the status of the suppressed groups and bring a uniform treatment for all. It helps in providing equal opportunities for everyone.

It came in prominence in the United States in 1960s. This was to uplift the status of those who were suppressed because of their colors or races. The same was brought into practice in South Africa as well. In India it has been used to improve the situation of those who face discrimination based on castes.