The term affirmative action refers to efforts to show improvement in ______________.

A) inner-city living conditions
B) air quality
C) the hiring of minorities
D) grade level competency tests in public schools

Affirmative Action

A policy or program designed to counteract historical discrimination against specific groups by providing these groups with access to education and employment opportunities.

Hiring of Minorities

The practice of employing individuals from groups that have historically been discriminated against or underrepresented in the workforce, often as part of diversity and inclusion efforts.

Improvement

The process of making something better or increasing its value through changes or additions.