<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Define affirmative action.
<|assistant|>
Affirmative action is a type of legislation and societal practice designed to correct the effects of past discrimination, especially against historically excluded groups, and to ensure equal opportunity for all. It usually involves specific measures to increase the representation of traditionally disadvantaged groups in areas such as employment, education, and politics. Examples of affirmative action in action include preferential hiring or academic admissions policies for people from certain ethnic and religious groups, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans of the military.