What is affirmative action?

Affirmative Action is a government program designed to actively promote the advancement of minorities. It allows for equal opportunity for jobs and some government programs. The program was originally designed to balance the workforce. Today, we also see the Affirmative Action concept used when it comes to qualifying for law schools or medical schools as well. In my opinion, from a social justice standpoint this program is still very valuable to our society. The Affirmative Action plans makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religious belief, sexual orientation, or disability. Our federal government makes the Affirmative Action Compliance Program a requirement when it comes to funding for recipients. I feel like this program has its good and bad points. Again, in my opinion we need this to ensure a more equal balance in our workforce or our schools.