History of Affirmative Action Creation
Words: 1228 Pages: 4 4981Affirmative Action Affirmative Action was created by President John F. Kennedy through an executive order in 1961, continued through Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency, and so forth. The rationale behind affirmative action was to promote diversity and end job discrimination. It sought to even the playing field, giving minorities the opportunity to pursue higher education or a career field. The objective was to rectify the social inequality faced by many oppressed minority groups at a certain point in United States history. […]