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Modern Affirmative Action Policies, 2003.
An analysis of modern affirmative action policies, with a focus on university admissions.
1,453 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 33.95
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This paper provides an overview of affirmative action policies used today at several universities. The paper also examines several solutions to the issue of affirmative action in university admissions procedures. The paper debates the benefits of giving preference to minority groups as opposed to providing these groups with the education that will enable them to be admitted to university on the basis of their knowledge.
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"How many times in the last six months have you heard about affirmative action in the news? Probably many times due to the recent Supreme Court case involving the University of Michigan. But what is affirmative action? Affirmative action is giving preference to minorities in the college admissions process. Some schools must meet a set quota. Others create a point system where students get extra points because of their race. The objective is to create a diversified student body. But this method is not fair. Everyone should be given the same chance no matter their race. Setting quotas to admit a certain percentage of minority students is not the most effective way to create a diverse student population. There are other methods that put everyone on a more level playing field instead of forcing colleges to lower their standards."
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Affirmative Action Policies, 2002.
Examines both the positive and negative sides of current affirmative action policies.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper evaluates both the positive and negative effects of affirmative action policies today, with a particular focus on racial minorities, such as African-Americans and Latinos, in higher education. The paper defines affirmative action, traces the policies? history, examines their goals, and looks at the various legal challenges that have been mounted against these policies. Finally, the paper includes a critical examination of the arguments both for and against the continued use of affirmative action policies and concludes by taking the position that affirmative action policies are ineffective and actually harm the parties they are intended to benefit.
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"Jackson further argues that many affluent white students have access to SAT preparation scores and have the time and resources to participate in extracurricular activities and honor courses. This places many minority students from lower-income families who need to work after school and do not have resources for SAT preparation tests at a distinct disadvantage (Jackson 290). For proponents like Jackson, affirmative action is a way to address these discrepancies and ensure that disadvantaged youth receive an equal opportunity towards higher education."
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Affirmative Action Policies, 2001.
Explanation and evaluation of four types of affirmative action policies.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 36.95
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This essay defines and explains four types of affirmative action, ranging from mild to severe, discusses common opinions regarding AA, and examines philosophical arguments for and against AA The four sources quoted in the essay are all philosophers, and their positions and rationale on the issue of affirmative action are explained. At the end of the essay the author indicates her own position on the morality and justice of AA programs, coming out in favor of affirmative action.
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"One of the primary values of American society today is equal opportunity, and while there is still far to go true progress is occurring. Second, within a few years society will realize that the debate over weak and strong AA is simply diverting attention from the real issues: providing every child in America with the same quality education, health care services, and working to strengthen families."
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Racial Affirmative Action Policies, 2000.
A discussion about the pros and cons of affirmative action policies.
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper deals with the issue of affirmative action policies, looking at how these policies were installed within the social system and discussing their pros and cons.
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"Affirmative Action policies are used in the United States to increase opportunities for minorities by favoring them in hiring, promotion, contracting and school admissions. Minorities are defined by race, ethnicity, or gender. Affirmative action has been accepted by governments, businesses, and educational institutions to remedy the effects of past discrimination against a group. It has been widely criticized for creating reverse discrimination in the workplace and at schools."
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Affirmative Action Policies, 2004.
Looks at the history of affirmative action in the United States.
1,530 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper looks at the origins of affirmative action, considers the pivotal role that the Warren Court ruling on Brown vs. Board of Education played in affirmative action policies, and highlights their purpose. The paper, while recognizing the need for affirmative action and expressing an overall positive opinion of the concept, also details some of the negative consequences of affirmative action programs, mistakes made in their implementation, and suggests a need to revitalize present affirmative action programs.
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"Affirmative action statutes have in recent years been struck down in a number of parts of the country. Despite this fact, affirmative action remains important in this nation and the premise behind it ? that all Americans should be given an equal opportunity to succeed, especially in some arenas such as school and the workplace ? remains even more important, especially in the area of education. Much of the social, political and economic progress that African-Americans have been able to make in the second half of the 20th century came about as the result of legal and social challenges to the second-class education that they had been receiving. Without a continuing, firm commitment to providing equal education opportunities to all children, the continuing differences that exist among different groups of Americans as defined by race (including everything from average salary to expected lifespan) will never disappear."
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Affirmative Action, 2002.
Defining the concept and examining affirmative action policies in practice today and whether they do more harm than good.
3,158 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 63.95
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This paper looks at whether affirmative action policies remain relevant today, with a particular focus on racial minorities such as African-Americans and Latinos. In the first part, the paper defines affirmative action, traces the policies’ history and examines their goals. The second part is a critical examination of the arguments of affirmative action supporters. The third part studies the arguments against affirmative action by evaluating both the policies’ effectiveness and their deleterious consequences for African-Americans and other racial minorities. In the conclusion, this paper maintains that though they were instituted with the best of intentions, current affirmative action policies are ineffective against addressing racial discrimination and have even had harmful effects on the people they were intended to help.
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"This classical definition of affirmative action as preferential treatment has since spawned more contentious definitions. Opponents of affirmative action, such as law professor Lino Graglia thus characterizes affirmative action as ?a euphemism for discrimination: the granting of preference to some individuals and therefore disfavoring of others on the basis of their race? (47). In this paper, affirmative action is defined neutrally as any policy or effort to facilitate racial integration in society by developing more opportunities in education and employment to people who have traditionally been at the margins of social, economic and political life due to social perception stemming from their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, or disabilities."
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Affirmative Action, 2004.
An explanation and comparison of goal-based affirmative action and process-based affirmative action.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper distinguishes between two forms of affirmative action policies, the goal-based affirmative action and process-based affirmative action. This paper argues that most people who protest against affirmative action are actually against goals-based affirmative action. This paper further argues that a greater emphasis on process-oriented affirmative action policies will more effectively address the concerns of both sides of the affirmative action debate.
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"Critics decry race-based admissions policies as an undermining of the merit-based system. However, Jesse Jackson points out the effects of race and socio-economic class in the academic performance of many minority children. Jackson argues that unlike affluent white, many minority students from low-income families do not access to resources like honors classes and SAT preparation courses. Also, the fact that many have to work after school to augment the family income places minority students at a distinct disadvantage at the college applications process (Jackson 290)."
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Affirmative Action, 2007.
A critical analysis of the affirmative action policy.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper takes a look at the policy of affirmative action. According to the paper, affirmative action advocates the preferential hiring of historically under-represented groups, causing some to fear that affirmative action could lead to reverse discrimination and the hiring of unqualified people. The paper goes on to say that these fears largely mischaracterize the spirit of affirmative action. The paper goes on to argue that affirmative action is a sensible policy that can be a boon to civil rights, if implemented properly.
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Workplaces Can Not Police Themselves
Fears of Unqualified Candidates are Unfounded
It Starts With Education
Conclusion
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"How can we get under-represented groups to the point where they are on equal footing with white males when some of those groups are only half as likely to enroll in college? Until the achievement gap is fixed in American schools, there will continue to be economic and employment disparities that are influenced by race and gender. The National Governors Association believes that the best ways to close the achievement gap are by increasing funding for early childhood education; improving teacher quality; getting historically under-represented groups to start thinking about college earlier; and providing extra help and learning opportunities (Closing the, No Date)."
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The Legal Aspects of Affirmative Action, 2006.
Examines the purpose of affirmative action policy and its legal implications.
1,292 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper begins with a definition of affirmative action and then takes a look at whether the affirmative action policies in place are meeting their intended objective. The paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of affirmative action policies, explains why they are so divisive amongst the general population and discusses the stance that the Republican and Democratic parties have taken regarding affirmative action.
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"Of course, one needs to include affirmative gender action as well, since historically women have been paid at a standard below that of men, and often not promoted with the same diligence as their male peers. What has Affirmative Action done for eliminating gender bias? According to the latest figures, Beginning in the year 200, women, minorities and immigrants will account for 80% of labor growth in the U.S. (Allen 1) Yet, while women are increasingly visible at the workplace, in general, they still earn less than their male counterparts. This is especially true of those few women who have managed to break through the so-called "glass ceiling" and become top management in large corporations. Perhaps the plight of women under Affirmative Action can best be summarized in one specific court case. "
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Affirmative Action in Schools, 2004.
A comparison of goal-based affirmative action and process-based affirmative action within the education system.
2,071 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper distinguishes between two forms of affirmative action policies, the goal-based affirmative action and process-based affirmative action. In goal-based affirmative action, the emphasis is placed on giving minority racial status special consideration even before a qualified pool of candidates is established. This form of affirmative action was evident in the controversial admissions policies at the University of Michigan Law School, where African-American and Hispanic applicants were given 20 extra points solely based on their ethnicity.
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"Other opponents of affirmative action in universities argue that by fostering an atmosphere of race-based promotion, these policies also serve to minimize the individual gains that many African Americans, women and other minorities achieve on their own merit. Instead, their achievements are tainted by a stigma. In one example, a young black woman made the University of Virginia's Law Review just as the university's affirmative action went into effect. The change from the previous, merit-based system significantly reduced the value of the young woman's Law Review achievement (Conti and Stetson 44-45)."
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Affirmative Action, 2005.
This paper argues that affirmative action policies for the purpose of recruiting specific candidates should no longer be implemented by businesses and universities.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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This paper explains that affirmative action policies have led to the filing of legal complaints termed "reverse discrimination and unwarranted preferences." The author describes three famous affirmative action cases: "Regents of the University of California v. Bakke" (1978), "Grutter v. Bollinger" (2001) and "Gratz v. Bollinger" (2000). The paper concludes that organizations benefit by rejecting affirmative action policies: (1) Minorities will no longer feel that their peers are devaluing their accomplishments on the assumption that they only succeeded due to preferential treatment, (2) the quality of work will not suffer due to individuals who, despite possessing no actual merit, were admitted into an organization solely on the basis of promoting diversity and (3) the rule of nondiscrimination could be applied fairly to all people, instead of being suspended for the sake of individuals who once suffered past discrimination.
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"Affirmative action policies are designed to help organizations actively recruit individuals based on race, color, creed, sex, and ethnicity. It was supposed to serve as a way to eliminate past discriminatory actions that prevented certain individuals from obtaining an education and employment. President Lyndon B. Johnson's Executive Order 11246 first brought the notion of affirmative action into existence when it proclaimed that federal contractors were to hire and sustain employees regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin."
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Affirmative Action, 2002.
An examination of the controversial issue of affirmative action policies in higher education institutions.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 19 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to affirmative action. Part II examines the affirmative action policies of the University of Dubuque (Iowa), University of Wisconsin- Platteville, and College of Saint Mary in Omaha are examined. In Part III, a brief history of affirmative action in American state universities is offered along with a discussion of key lawsuits related to affirmative action.
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"The current state of affirmative action in American universities may be illustrated by examining the affirmative action policies of the University of Dubuque (Iowa), University of Wisconsin- Platteville, and College of Saint Mary in Omaha. While each university has its own distinct and separate affirmative action program, there are numerous common denominators. First, the University of Dubuque (Iowa), University of Wisconsin- Platteville, and College of Saint Mary in Omaha are all equal opportunity, affirmative action employers. As such, these institutions seek to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color."
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Affirmative Action, 2002.
This paper is an analysis of current affirmative action policies. It also refutes the morality of many of the current programs.
2,660 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 17 sources, £ 54.95
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This paper is a historical analysis of affirmative action in the United States. It covers the period from the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the leaders involved in the decision to pass this amendment to the Constitution, and the motivation behind this historic decision. It then compares the policies of more recent years, and shows how the intentions of the originators of this Act have been manipulated, and how the group that it was intended to benefit from these actions, are now suffering reverse discrimination.
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"The Declaration of Independence states, "all men are created equal." Our Constitution is based on giving each citizen the same equal rights. However, policies have been implemented since 1961 to go against the words of the founding fathers of this country. Affirmative action is, by definition, "a policy or program for correcting the effects of discrimination in the employment or education of members of certain groups" or "encouragement for increased representation of women and minority-group members, especially in employment." Problems associated with affirmative action include reverse discrimination. Also, merit and accomplishments may be replaced by the requirement of a quota for a certain race or gender."
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Affirmative Action in the Medical Community, 2002.
Looks at the continuing debate over affirmative action programs and, in particular, affirmative action programs in the medical community.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper presents arguments on the advantages and disadvantages of affirmative action programs. Specifically, it looks at the arguments presented in favor of and in opposition to affirmative action in medical schools. A landmark legal case about affirmative action is reviewed, and the utilitarian view of affirmative action is stated. The paper concludes by asserting that, ultimately, affirmative action programs do more harm than good.
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America has a long history of racial segregation and gender discrimination and unfortunately most actions to resolve these ugly issues have resulted in a failure. The opponents of affirmative action programs maintain that this law is also one of those failed attempts. Affirmative action was developed to remove racial and gender discrimination problems by making merit the only criterion for selection thus promoting equal opportunities among qualified women, colored and disabled people. But it has been noticed that despite its good intentions, the law has failed to produce positive results because it is ironic that while the law aimed at removal of racial discrimination, it has resulted in a new kind of racial segregation, which can be called ?reverse racism?"
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