Imagine you’re lining up with your friends to play a game, but some kids have brand-new running shoes and practice all the time, while others didn’t have shoes or a place to run at all. If everyone starts at the same line, it might seem fair… but is it really?
Affirmative action is like giving those kids who didn’t have shoes or a place to practice a little boost, like starting them a tiny step ahead. It’s a way to help make things more fair because not everyone had the same chances before.
Sometimes, in schools or jobs, people from certain backgrounds (like certain races or families with less money) didn’t get the same chances to learn or grow in the past. Affirmative action says, “Hey, let’s make sure these people get a fair shot too!”
It’s kind of like when your teacher notices someone hasn’t had lunch and gives them a snack so they can focus, just like everyone else. 🍎
Some people like affirmative action because they think it helps fix unfairness. Others think it’s not fair to treat people differently at all. It’s a big topic with lots of feelings on both sides.
But the main idea is this: It tries to help people who didn’t start with the same chances, so things can be more equal for everyone. 💛
