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The Failures of Affirmative Action

Once upon a time, there were two people who went to an
interview for only one job position at the same company. The first
person attended a prestigious and highly academic university, had
years of work experience in the field and, in the mind of the
employer, had the potential to make a positive impact on the company's
performance. The second person was just starting out in the field and
seemed to lack the ambition that was visible in his opponent. "Who was
chosen for the job?" you ask. Well, if the story took place before
1964, the answer would be obvious. However, with the somewhat recent
adoption of the social policy known as affirmative action, the answer
becomes unclear.

After the United States Congress passed the Civil Rights Act
in 1964, it became apparent that certain business traditions, such as
seniority status and aptitude tests, prevented total equality in
employment. Then President,......

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