Should affirmative action policies be a factor in college admissions?

Question

or in the work place?

Answer 1

fix the problem at the beginning, not by putting people in a situation they are not prepared for today.

Answer 2

I really don't know how to answer b/c I see both sides and everyone know matter what your race is deserves a fair chance. I believe that you do need to work hard and get the grades ( I do) but white people out number minorities especially in the medical programs where space is limited and very much an issue. I have tried so hard to get into nursing school and finally got in and it had nothing to do with my race or the fact that I am female, which is more an issue when applying to med school. I think all criteria should be considered other than race or gender. Interviews, recommendations, prior work experience, essays should all be considered. Just b/c someone has a 4.0 GPA does not mean they deserve to be there, being book smart does necessarily mean someone will be a good doctor or a nurse etc. So I think they should base admission on a lot of things.

Answer 3

I am a Vietnam Veteran. There are many veteran preference programs, even in certain colleges. While the sentiment is helpful, with regard to college entrance, it is NOT right. I agree with"flstc88". There should be ONE criteria for college entrance and that should be the ability to demonstrate intellectual quality. If a person cannot do that, then they should be assisted to choose another trade or career which does not require a degree; and, that is no disgrace! Without our blue-collar workers, this nation would not operate. They are vital and somebody has to do those jobs as well.
No place is it written that ALL AMERICANS have a God-given right to go to college. And, just because you, by hook or crook, are able to graduate from college certainly does not mean you are guaranteed a good job. So many people have chased that false dream, ended up with HUGE student debt, and are today working in jobs which they could have gotten without higher learning.
Of course, colleges and universities are more than willing to even bend the rules to boost their rolls and take your money. There is generally very poor guidance counseling in public schools these days, and it shows.

Answer 4

nicely, i might want to imagine that socioeconomic is more desirable sensible than race because being negative is the real handicap. regrettably, racial discrimination nevertheless exists and we'd want to need the present affirmative action. the different situation with affirmative action is that, for my area, does no longer create equality in any respect. And is arbitrary too. i might want to ideally want something that benefits particularly skill and not in any respect race or how a lot funds you had. we do not stay in an perfect global although.

Answer 5

Yes to both questions. And when a person no longer feels the need to ask this question thats when affirmative action should end.

Answer 6

Absolutely not!! If you don't have the grades you don't get in.......