The root cause to the reason we have AA today is a lack of mutual respect for each other. Our society has to discriminate because we cannot respect each other due to the fact that minority groups have developed stereotypes that based on appearance put fear in peoples minds. And rightly so that people should have fear because their instincts are probably right about those minority groups. Md. Your question is very perceptive. Affirmative action is a tool that gives qualified individuals equal access and equal opportunity to contribute.
Affirmative action gives everybody a fair chance.
It s about equality of opportunity. This is how AA fundamentally addresses the root cause to discrimination by addressing the issue of fairness in America. Md. Your question goes to the root of what AA is all about and that is taking a proactive, aggressive strategy to attract individuals who have been identified in AA plans as being under represented. AA policies are implemented by targeting recruitment efforts either through electronic, print and other media that is targeted towards those under represented groups. Affirmative action is making sure that we have competent, educated leaders from and for all communities in America.