If we get rid of Afirmative Action will the "Good ole boy network" come into play once again?

Answer 1

Good ole boy network is still in play in some areas for whites.

In short it will to some extent for whites and some for other races.

Answer 2

I used to think that there was no need for Affirmative Action when I was younger. I am Asian and was exempt from Affirmative Action when attending college. However, now that I am older and in corporate America, I understand the need for Affirmative Action.

How many times has "Office Politics" gotten in the way of Corporate America?

I think we've all witnessed "Office Politics" in the working world these days. And it seems now that it is all about who you know not what you know. If people will get jobs or promotions because of "favoritism", then what will stop people from getting ahead because of the "Good ole boy network". I now realize the importance of Affirmative Action.

People may agree or disagree with me but whats fact is fact and nobody can deny that.

Answer 3

I don't get the "good ole boy network" thing, but, I can tell you I think Affirmative Action is crap, and it's not racially equal on either side. But let me explain why first please.

Sure it makes it easier for minorities to get hired.

But isn't it a bit unfair for an over qualified person to lose job opportunities to minorities who might not have worked nearly as hard? Not saying they don't all work hard I'm saying for those that don't work hard and get in over people that do. That's not fair at all. When you break us down, we're all just human beings, regardless of race. Doesn't matter what who did to who in history or what happened when, that doesn't matter NOW. What matters is that we're human beings and we're still so divided.

Now, if the minority has worked hard, and is qualified, they DESERVE the job. But it's not fair to take job opportunities from "social majorities" because people think it's so hard for minorities to get a job.

Affirmative action is an attempt at helping minorities but it offends many considered "social" majorities as well as many minorities. I'm not speaking for minorities or majorities but I can tell you after speaking with members of MANY races, many of them dislike the concept of affirmative action. It's an attempt at equality, but it's not even close to equal. Not even somewhat close.

Think of it as sweeping a mess under the rug. The room looks clean, but in fact, it's not clean. You just hid the mess. The problem is still there, it's just covered up.

That's what affirmative action does. The fact is, people should be hired for their qualifications and abilities. Not race. But people say that hey can't get hired without it, but they make that assumption, even if it's not true, based on history in America. Why not actually just try and quit making it seem like your less worthy because of your race? This goes with all races. Another fact is, it's still not happening, and while it's an attempt to create opportunities, it erases opportunities too.

I just can't wait for the day when America becomes a land where people can get jobs based on their abilities and qualifications, and aren't rejected because of racism. The day when "White privilege" and "Affirmative action". Are gone.

Answer 4

I believe A. A. took care of the 'ol' boy' theme of yesterday's world. It's working, but on shaky legs.

After a decade or so...it seems to appear that a variety of other culture's "Good ol' boy" attitudes have risen on their own. [just when things were looking up for everyone] Instead of melding into 'one people' working together, a mutation has occured.

So in theory, there are many 'good ol' boys' out there, just in different masks. What was done back 'then' meant well for all... but it seems to have blown up in our faces. The same old "Can't we just get along!?" mantra is needed still, today.

Answer 5

you have a factor yet i think of for countless the incorrect reasons. i will clarify. You stated, "Did many times whites vote for all white presidents who've held place of work?" the respond is an obtrusive definite via fact we've especially lots in common terms had white applicants for president so, who else are we going to vote for? it is real that black human beings have been prevented from entering place of work for a protracted time. Now, you will desire to ask, who became doing it? Democrats. don't think me. seem up who fought for slave rights and civil rights. Many could say JFK yet he voted against the civils rights act proposed interior the 50's. there's a reason Martin Luther King Jr became not a Democrat. Now, seem who continues to be smearing the black candidate, and not in any style of trouble-free strategies the two. Hillary Clinton... a white Democrat. Oops! i'm not meant to show out those data am I?

Answer 6

Not sure, but all I know is that actual QUALIFIED people will get jobs if we get rid of affirmative action. That's a bunch of crap that people are too stupid to earn a job like everyone else. Affirmative Action just affirms that you are too stupid to make it on your own. You need the help of the government.

Answer 7

Well, I'd say it's still there, so yes. Affirmative Action is an imperfect solution, but at least it acknowledges that we still have a problem.

Answer 8

Everybody plays the "Good ole boy game." I don't care who you are.

Answer 9

it is already here

it never goes away, even among my people

people give jobs to relatives (nepotism but still the same principle), friends, their lovers, fraternity brothers, people they play golf with

it is sickening and sad

i despise it all

Answer 10

I think we are here to help each other out the best way we can.