Personally, I think it's totally unfair, and there should be no preference.
2006-08-17 05:25:09 · 4 answers · asked by darrell_cheng 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
ditto......reverse discrimination......besides, my pride would be crushed if I obtained a job or university entrance because of my color or sex, I want it on MY own merit, education and itelligence!! And as a business owner or corp pres, i want the best person,not a quota.
2006-08-17 05:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by toni l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 1970's there was a misinterpretation of Affirmative Action requirements. Many people believed, and still do, that there were real numbers had to be met to prove that they were trying to reverse the discriminatory practices in the past.
Affirmative Action was supposed to give "weighted" preference to economical minority candidates -- women, ethnic minorities, poor people -- in areas of employment and education. If two candidates of equal statistical qualifications (experience and/or education) are competing for the same position, the minority gets the nod. It DOES NOT mean that you should hire or admit patently unqualified individuals. That would create economic instability.
2006-08-17 12:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's reverse discrimination
2006-08-17 12:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by cranky_gut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really believe the world is on a fair playing level, you must live in never..never..neverland...
2006-08-18 13:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋