Question

What was a factor in the 1987 Supreme Court ruling to uphold a company’s affirmative action policy to hire and promote more women and minorities?

Women and minorities should not be hired if they are less qualified.
Certain industries had too many minority owners.
Certain industries had a history of discrimination in hiring.
The government should uphold the policy of reverse discrimination.

Answer 1

Certain industries had a history of discrimination in hiring

Gradpoint.

Answer 2

Certain industries had a history of discrimination in hiring.

Step-by-step explanation:

• In 1987 the Supreme court ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1866 offer broad protection against discrimination to all minorities.
• Civil rights have been extended more slowly to other minorities.
• Supreme court rules that it is permissible to take race and sex into account in employment discrimination.