Affirmative action was first introduced to address discrimination based on
A) race and ethnicity
B) sex
C) religion
D) sexual orientation

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Affirmative action was initially introduced to combat discrimination against minority groups based on race and ethnicity. It aimed to level the playing field and increase opportunities for underrepresented individuals who had been historically excluded or disadvantaged. While affirmative action policies have expanded to include gender and other factors, the original focus was on addressing racial and ethnic inequalities.

Affirmative Action Was First Introduced to Address Discrimination Based on