Problem: I am trying to understand affirmative action plans and i am asking that you provide textbook definitions/creditable research along with personal experiences/real life application of it to help me better understand the topic. Many people say that its not fair or they feel like under qualified people get hired because of it, so I want to gain a little more understanding based on fact and a personal experience or two to be able to really know what it is and who its intended to help and why. Please provide references for any cited material.