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In an effort to diversify their student bodies, several colleges adopted affirmative action programs that took race into account during the admissions process. However, these practices have been challenged in court and are now illegal in many states, resulting to a decrease of black and Hispanic students attending elite schools. Is.

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Affirmative action has helped open doors that were previously closed since admissions were mostly dependent on grades and standardized test results.

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In an effort to diversify the student body, affirmative action programs gave preference to minority candidates with lower test scores and grade point averages.

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The abolition of affirmative action has resulted in a decrease in the number of black and Hispanic students attending highly selective universities.

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The abolition of affirmative action has been found to have a detrimental effect on black and Hispanic students' graduation rates, employment possibilities, and lifetime incomes relative to their white counterparts.

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In addition, affirmative action programs have been introduced into the workforce in an effort to reduce the effects of institutionalized racism and sexism.

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Legal scrutiny has been applied to the use of affirmative action in the workplace, with the presence of a compelling government interest and proof of prior discrimination being prerequisites for its adoption.

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More convincing proof of a compelling purpose is often required for approval of race-based affirmative action measures than for gender-based policies.

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To achieve equality and earn the trust of workers, affirmative action programs must use open selection methods, fair criteria, and clear communication.

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Affirmative action programs target underrepresented groups in the workforce and work to improve their access to and standing within the organization.

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