Affirmative action is a policy that seeks to promote equal opportunity in education and employment by taking into account factors such as race, gender, and ethnicity. The crossword solutions for the term 'affirmative action' include 'QUOTA' (5 letters), 'YES' (3 letters), 'NOD' (3 letters), 'NODDING' (7 letters), 'QUOTAS' (6 letters), and 'Michigan' (8 letters). QUOTA refers to a predetermined number or proportion of people from a particular group that must be included in a given situation. YES is an affirmative answer to a question or request. NOD is a gesture of agreement or approval, usually done by NODDING one's head. NODDING is the act of NODDING one's head in agreement or approval. QUOTAS are predetermined numbers or proportions of people from a particular group that must be included in a given situation. Michigan is a state in the United States that has been at the forefront of affirmative action policies.