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➤ How does affirmative action differ from equal employment opportunity laws?
Equal employment opportunity laws, like Title VII, prohibit discriminatory hiring and firing. Affirmative action requires proactive steps—outreach, training, and goals—to address underrepresentation. EEO focuses on nondiscrimination; affirmative action creates remedial programs, often for federal contractors, to build a more inclusive workforce.