Affirmative Action
A black male and a white male are applying for the same job, they both have the same qualifications and meet all of the needs for the job. A place that uses affirmative action would "choose the minority over the white." (Froomkin). Affirmative action is a "catchall phrase referring to laws, customs, and social policies intended to alleviate the types of discrimination that limit opportunities to a variety of demographic groups in various social institutions." ("Affirmative Action: Who Benefits?"). Affirmative action was made so that all people hired for a job were treated without taking their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin into consideration. (Blau, Francine D., Winkler, Anne E.). Affirmative Action was made to repay minorities and women for the injustices they suffered from in the past. Although reverse discrimination was made to help people, many feel that it is taking away their opportunities and giving them to less qualified people.......
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