What Is Affirmative Action Fair

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Affirmative Action Laws: Are They Fair? PHI 103 Dr. LaCasta-Revell June 4, 2010 Affirmative Action Laws: Are They Fair? In an ideal society, race and gender should not be used as the determining factors when considering admission to universities, hiring, or government contracts, but racism and oppression have frequently described the minority experience in the United States. Affirmative action recognizes that in order to put an end to racist practices, race must be taken into account. Affirmative action policies attempt to counterbalance discrimination against women and minorities in employment and education, and give disadvantaged minorities a boost. Because society has changed into a more diverse culture compared to decades…show more content…
The increased acceptance of African Americans into Ivy League schools and the emergence of women in the corporate world and technological fields provide representation in areas that may not have been considered prior to affirmative action. According to Williams (2009), “In the professional world, blacks and Hispanics make up a mere 4 percent to 6 percent of the nation's lawyers, doctors and engineers” (p. A21). As society continues to evolve, and unfounded stereotypes become a thing of the past, the need for affirmative action will diminish in the…show more content…
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