Which policy, aimed at addressing historical inequities, permits preferential treatment to historically disadvantaged groups?

• A. Civil Rights Act of 1964
• B. NAACP
• C. Title IX
• D. Glass ceiling

Answer: (C)

The idea here is about policies that aim to correct past inequities by promoting opportunities for groups that have been historically disadvantaged. Title IX focuses on eliminating sex discrimination in education and ensuring equal access to programs and activities at schools that receive federal funds. In practice, enforcing Title IX has pushed institutions to take steps to boost participation of women in areas where they were underrepresented, which aligns with addressing historical inequities. While its primary purpose is to prevent discrimination rather than grant broad preferences, its impact has been to create structured ways to improve opportunities for historically marginalized groups within education.

The Civil Rights Act prevents discrimination but doesn’t specify granting preferential treatment. The NAACP is an advocacy organization, not a policy. The Glass ceiling is a metaphor for barriers to advancement, not a policy.