Section A 1. Affirmative Action is a policy which attempts to address long standing opportunity inequalities within our society. By setting different standards for those groups who have been denied opportunities‚ it is hoped that a greater percentage of people within those groups will be able to reverse the status quo and take full advantage of opportunities within our society. On that basis‚ Affirmative Action is morally defensible. On the other hand‚ when individuals within one group are extended
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against discrimination allegations‚ gives examples of discriminatory practices‚ describes the EEOC enforcement process and suggests proactive programs. interesting issues: Affirmative Action programs have come under fire in recent years‚ even by some members of protected groups. A very critical issue is whether Affirmative Action represents a "leg up" assistance for those who have been historically discriminated against‚ or if it becomes a "crutch" that hinders their motivation and ability to compete
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constrained in their decision making. Hirers should select applicants without bias and match them with their job according to their own merit and character. Any affirmative action should not be based on gender nor race‚ but instead should be financially based in order to provide a fair chance for success. The purpose of affirmative action is to “level the playing field”; to ensure that no matter the race‚ gender‚ or economic disadvantage‚ there is an equal opportunity for everyone. In the context
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People debate that Affirmative action is racists towards Whites. However‚ that isn’t the case. Affirmative Action according is an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination‚ especially in relation to employment or education. Affirmative action gives those minorities that don’t have a chance‚ an opportunity that all humans deserve no matter race or gender. Affirmative Action is just a way to even out the playing field for those races
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pros and cons of Affirmative Action? 2. How does race and social class factor into educational opportunities for Asian Americans? 3. Are Asian Americans fighting back? What is Henry Der’s position on this subject? What are other ways in which Asian Americans can fight back? Provide an example. 4. How do language rights‚ accent discrimination and English Only rules impact Asian Americans in the workplace? Why is it important? 1) The pros of Affirmative Action are it will help
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workers with prior experience‚ these workers were mostly white. The necessary training was usually only available through craft unions which at that time excluded blacks (Lempert‚ 1984). * Court’s ruling The Court ruled that Kaiser’s affirmative action plan was acceptable because it “was designed to break down old patterns of segregation” (Byars & Rue‚ 2008‚ p. 33). At the time of this landmark case the legacy of slavery could still be felt by many African Americans. “The proportionate
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labour market: wage‚ employment and segregation effects Mar. 2013. Web. 04 Nov. 2013. http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2013/03/18/brazil-racism-problem G‚ Kevin. "UL-Lafayette User Authentication." Afro- Brazilians Fighting for Affirmation Action (2001): n Nov. 2013. Phillips‚ Brian. "Brazil ’s Racial History." International Journal Of Diversity In Organisations‚ Communities & Nations 5.1 (2005): 117-124 Phillips‚ Tom. "Does Brazil Have a Race Problem." GlobalPost. N.p.‚ 4 Jan. 2012
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were still barriers (Cohen & Kisker‚ 2010‚ p. 187). To address these challenges‚ institutions and federal government agencies put efforts into attracting minority students by expanding remedial programs and financial aid programs and promoting affirmative action policies/antidiscrimination laws (Cohen &Kisker‚
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United States” along the lines of “housing‚ employment‚ health‚ and the criminal justice system” (Camara & Orbe‚ 2011). Hecht (1998) describes the term‚ “discrimination involves the power and capacity to act followed by actual selective/targeted action against someone else emanating from one’s prejudice” (Camara & Orbe‚ 2011). With that in mind‚ before discussing whether or not reverse discrimination is actually discrimination‚ it would be prudent to define that term also. The authors of the textbook
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