Who Benifits From Affirmative Action?

Affirmative action affects three major areas, all of which have significant influence on the relative success of businesses, large and small: education, employment, and public contracting. Affirmative action is intended to ensure that opportunities in these three areas are equal for all people regardless of race or gender by setting goals and timetables in instances where significant inequities exist. Small businesses are especially able to benefit from the impact of affirmative action programs because they can take advantage of the results in these three areas, and generally don't have to comply with the same regulations that apply to government agencies, academic institutions, and large companies.