In what ways has affirmative action been proven effective in increasing diversity?
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Affirmative action has been shown to be an effective tool in increasing racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in educational institutions and workplaces. According to research, affirmative action has led to improved recruitment and admissions practices that take into account individual qualities rather than relying solely on standardized test scores or GPAs. This provides the opportunity for more students from historically marginalized groups access higher quality education as well as improves workplace dynamics which can lead to better team collaboration and innovation. Studies also show that affirmative action has the potential of producing more successful diverse workforces with employees feeling respected and appreciated as well a seeing their unique skills being valued by the organization.  Overall, it can be seen that given its effectiveness so far – both in academia and business –affirmative action will no doubt increase diversity even further while helping different groups benefit equitably from opportunities made available by society at large.
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In what ways has affirmative action been proven effective in increasing diversity?
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Affirmative action has been proven effective in increasing diversity in a number of ways. Firstly, it serves to address the systemic inequality built into legacy policies and practices. Affirmative action helps create more level playing fields by providing opportunities for underrepresented groups to receive better educational and job opportunities. Additionally, affirmative action is proven to reduce instances of unintentional discrimination by introducing diverse perspectives into organizations where homogeneous hiring may have previously occurred. Finally, an increasing body of research evidence suggests that workplaces with increased gender and ethnic diversity are more profitable than those lacking such diversity; thus suggesting the beneficial economic returns made possible through effective affirmative action initiatives.
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In what ways has affirmative action been proven effective in increasing diversity?