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Affirmative action is been controversial in the United States 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 males and unequal standards (i.e. that a White has to have a better resume to compete with a minority).

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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.


Which country has implemented affirmative action successfully?

Affirmative Action has been implemented worldwide. The US, India, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, and France are some of the countries that have been able to successfully use Affirmative Action.


What is a sentence for the word affirm?

When I asked if he had been drinking, he only nodded in the affirmative. "Affirmative Action" is a social program. When I asked if he was ready, he gave me an affirmative response.


What has black progress in higher education been inhibited by?

the negative publicity about affirmative action


Where can one find an affirmative action plan software?

Affirmative Action software is a software program designed to help one minimize the time they spend on planning their affirmative action program within their business or institution. This software may be purchased from a company called Gerstco or else from Pinnacle.


When did affirmative action become an official government policy?

yes it did begin in 1964. Only begin, there is much more to the concept.


HOW HAS affirmative action ACHIEVED IN SA?

Is when a a certain gender , race, nationality or religion group of people are excluded from jobs, housing or even living. E.g. Affirmative action in south Africa is were the government is giving priority jobs for Non-white people then for whites. It is a racist , and can be sexist and offensive to my people matering on the cercomstances.AnswerTrimming away the politically charged dialogue, affirmative action is simply an effort to offset certain perceived wrongs which may have been previously inflicted by society. This is accomplished by initiating programs that give preferences in hiring, scholastic placement, or other similar sorts of opportunities to those groups of individuals who have been deemed to have been wronged. Obviously, those on the receiving end of affirmative action programs see them as just, while those who lose opportunities they believe they deserve based on their achievements see affirmative action programs as unfair. Hope that helps.


Should Affirmative Action be eliminated?

Affirmative action, otherwise known as "reverse-discrimination", is a policy that effectively discriminates against certain groups for the benefit of other groups. The intent of such a policy is to "even the playing field." The actual result, however, is that less qualified individuals unfairly gain access to employment, education, groups, etc at the expense of more qualified individuals. But this does not even begin to address the true underpinnings of discrimination. The result of affirmative action, or discrimination, is that those in the "target" groups that affirmative action is supposed to help might obtain credentials that are then questioned (fairly or unfairly) but others who wonder if their success was a product of talent and hard-work or of government-sponsorsored discrimination - ie affirmative action. So, the result is that affirmative action actually LEADS to stereotyping, the underpinning of discrimination. Affirmative Action should absolutely be eliminated. Fairness is not unilateral - the only way to address problems of discrimination is by even-ing the playing field for all. Education and free markets are the solution.


Is affirmative action needed in the US?

This is a widely debated topic, so you may see conflicting answers below.Answer 1Yes. Affirmative Action allows individuals who would normally be underprivileged the access to the institutions that would fundamentally change their economic situation and break cycles of poverty. However, in my view, Affirmative Action should be economic-based, not race/ethnicity based.


Why is affirmative action bad?

The people don't really need it. There are individuals who because of race, creed or religion have been denied their basic natural rights, affirmative action does not offer the proper remedy. It does not matter who you are or what color your skin is, if you chose to excel then you will excel no matter what. Affirmative action serves to divide the populace allowing for more government controls. When the rights of groups are valued more than the rights of individuals, then freedom has taken a back seat to government intrusion.


Is a polar bear harmful?

Polar bear supremacy has been an issue for many years now but thanks to affirmative action the black bear is no longer oppressed.


A policy or program that is in place in an attempt to address past discrimination?

Affirmative action is the policy of providing special opportunities for, and favoring members of, a disadvantaged group who suffer from discrimination. The term "affirmative action" was first used in Executive Order 10925 and was signed by President John F. Kennedy on 6 March 1961.