Affirmative action has become a tool for minorities to use for equality in the business world. Women, African Americans, Hispanics and the like now have a level tool that would support their rights as individuals in the business world. Yes, affirmative action demonstrates fairness. Today, affirmative action is recognized however, the glass ceiling is still there. The glass ceiling refers to you can see it, but you can t get it .
Minorities can reach for the ceiling but still have difficulty actually trying to touch it.
Unfortunately affirmative action cannot tell society to behave in a way that would place every individual, every minority group on equal footing. Today, the employment opportunities for minorities has increased. Minorities education is increasing slowly, hence the level of job opportunities has changed. Minority people have the right to apply for jobs, contracts, and higher paying employment if they are qualified. Affirmative action has given minorities the freedom to obtain equal employment opportunities.