The original intent of affirmative action was to "level the playing field" and ensure minority groups were treated fairly during the employment process.

Using the original goal of affirmative action as a framework, write a paper that analyzes the evolution of affirmative action over the last 40+ years.

You must draw conclusions based on research from outside resources and answer the following question in your paper, "Has affirmative action been consistently and effectively used to create a more robust and productive workforce?"