Affirmative Action is a federal agenda passed in the 1960s designed to counteract historical discrimination suffered by minorities and other underrepresented groups in the United States. To foster diversity, institutions with affirmative action programs prioritize the inclusion of minority groups in employment and education. For example, Affirmative Action programs have allowed minorities entry into certain professions formerly deemed off limits. However, one can argue that affirmative action has failed to improve discrimination in the areas of employment and education. Utilitarianism can promote the use of Affirmative Action with its goal of improving employment and education opportunities for minorities and low-income families. The focus
