does affirmative action work?

Examines the advantage of affirmative action to remedy the effects of discrimination against women and minorities in the labor market in the U.S. Problems being faced by women and minorities in the labor market; Information on an Executive Order signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 with regard to affirmative action; Findings of a study on the role of affirmative action or equal opportunity in recruiting or hiring for a position, conducted by researchers Harry Holzer and David Neumark; Concerns on affirmative action.