A Discussion of Affirmative Action - Pros and Cons
Paper refers to four articles critical in different ways of Affirmative Action. As a mechanical method of improving opportunities and correcting the evils of discrimination, AA does not correct underlying racism or other determinants of exclusion. Also, categories have changed as has the society; perhaps help needs to be given to persons, at large, from different class origins, as opposed to ethnic backgrounds or according to gender. Affirmative action has helped many persons to advance but this may also be assimilation into a middle-class of upward mobility seen as most desirable. Several arguments introduced a mainly negative conclusion. Suitable for 1-3 year level U.S. non-Ivy League assignment.
