<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Define affirmative action.
<|assistant|>
Affirmative action is a policy or set of actions taken to ensure equal opportunity regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. It works by providing access to resources, such as education or job opportunities, that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. Affirmative action seeks to make up for past discrimination and create a more equitable society by leveling the playing field and offering equal opportunity to those who may have been excluded.