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The charge that some affirmative action programs discriminate against non-minorities is called?
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reverse discrimination
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Why has affirmative action been controversial?
Affirmative action has been controversial for a number of reasons. Arguably the most common argument used by those who oppose affirmative action programs is that it results in "reverse discrimination", meaning discrimination against white people (primarily white men). BalancedPolitics.org does a great job of answering your question in depth at the Related Link below.
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What is the argument against affirmative action?
policies that give preference to minorities discriminate against nonminorities
Which is an argument in favor of affirmative action?
It would violate the goal of creating a colorblind society.
The purpose of programs is to reverse the effects of years of discrimination against racial minorities and women?
Affirmative action
How did some New Deal Programs discriminate against African Americans?
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I can give you several sentences.They discriminate against black people in that restaurant.I hate to see anyone discriminate against someone else.It's wrong to discriminate.
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Certain programs such as the TVA, WPA, CCC, AAA and NLRB discriminated against farmers, women, African Americans, and Native Americans by not hiring or helping them. Also Mexican Americans were discriminated.
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God doesn't discriminate against Gay people, but a lot of God's followers do.
Is it legal to discriminate against the mentally ill?
No, it is not!
What has the author Constance Larmour written?
Constance Larmour has written: 'Labor judge' -- subject(s): Biography, Judges 'Affirmative action legislation in Australia' -- subject(s): Affirmative action programs, Law and legislation, Sex discrimination against women, Sex discrimination in employment
Can homosexuals be discriminated against by bisexuals?
Yes. Anyone can discriminate against anyone.
Can you sue yahoo if they discriminate against someone?
Yes, discrimination is against the law.
To not discriminate against another student what is the verb in this sentence?
Not positive- it's either "to" or "discriminate". a verb is an action word.
