Affirmative action applies to Title VII protections in employment. Which option best reflects this concept?

• A. Affirmative action applies to
• B. Groups protected by Title VII
• C. All employees
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

Affirmative action in employment is a corrective effort aimed at groups protected by Title VII, such as race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It seeks to promote equal opportunity and address past discrimination by proactively promoting recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention of those protected groups. It’s not about applying the same treatment to everyone indiscriminately, nor about excluding others; it focuses on ensuring these protected groups have a fair chance under Title VII protections.