Affirmative Action - Pro
"Â…granting modest advantages to minorities and women is more than fair, given hundreds of years of discrimination that benefited whites and men." (Fromkin) Affirmative Action is not only justifiable, but it is necessary in today's world. Affirmative Action can be seen throughout United States History as a leading fighter for equal opportunity. Affirmative Action can assist in creating a more equal opportunity for people regarding higher education, employment and the work force, and creating a more diverse equal community in all aspects. Affirmative Action, in contrast to many people's beliefs, does not promote "reverse discrimination" or create quotas for groups to adhere to. On the contrary, it gives minorities and women the opportunity to have jobs and positions they are already qualified for.
Affirmative Action "calls for minorities and women to have special consideration in employment, education, and contracting decisions"(Fromkin). Although the name "affirmative action"......
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