define affirmative action and Roe V. Wade
Affirmative action is a policy or program that aims to address past and present discrimination by providing preferential treatment or opportunities for marginalized groups, such as women, people of color, and those with disabilities. The goal is to promote diversity and equal opportunity in education, employment, and other areas.
Roe v. Wade is a landmark Supreme Court case from 1973 that legalized abortion in the United States. The case established a woman's constitutional right to have an abortion under the privacy protections of the Fourteenth Amendment. Roe v. Wade has been a highly controversial and debated case in American legal and political history, sparking ongoing discussions about reproductive rights and women's healthcare.