1. Affirmative Action
The laws" intent was to afford underprivileged minority groups" equal opportunities for employment that were available to the white male. ... Originally its intent was to allow the opportunity to gain employment. ... Kennedy issued Executive Order 10925, which established the Presidents Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity (Stephen Cahn). ... In 1972 the Equal Employment Opportunity Act was implemented. ... Congress realized that the minorities must be given a better opportunity to receive the education to qualify for certain jobs. ...
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