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Contemporary Affirmative action

The Downside:. Contemporary Affirmative action. Background. Research Question. Why should the current practice of affirmative action be altered?. Thesis.

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Contemporary Affirmative action

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  1. The Downside: Contemporary Affirmative action

  2. Background

  3. Research Question • Why should the current practice of affirmative action be altered?

  4. Thesis • Although Affirmative Action was created to establish equality for all citizens, the current practice of Affirmative Action should be altered because it hinders the success of minorities, color blinds society, and creates reverse discrimination.

  5. hindering of minority success • Clarence Thomas : Supreme Court Justice

  6. color blind society

  7. reverse discrimination • Jennifer Gratz • Gratz v. Bollinger

  8. Why?

  9. Learning Outcome • This has been an on going issue since the 1960’s when it was created. • States have banned race and gender priorities. • An affirmative action system based on economic status would give a chance to those who do not have necessary resources.

  10. History • On going issue. • Cannot advance until issue is solved.

  11. Works Cited • Doggett, Clinton L and Lois T. Doggett. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. New York City: Chelsea House, 1990. Print. • Vogue, Ariane. “Silent Justice Outspoken on Affirmative Action.” ABC NEWS. 30 Sep. 2007. Accessed February 24, 2012. Web. http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3667079&page=1 • Nittle, Nadra. “Contemporary Affirmative Action: An Overview of Laws and Supreme Court Decisions.” About.com. 11 Oct 2011. Accessed March 25, 2012. Web. http://racerelations.about.com/od/thelegalsystem/a/AffirmativeActionThisCenturyandBeyond.htm • Reyna, Christine, Tucker, Amanda, Korfmacher, William and P. J. Henry. “Searching for Common Ground between Supporters and Opponents of Affirmative Action.” Political Psychology 26, no. 5 (2005): 667-682. • Eisaguirre, Lynne. Affirmative Action. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 1999. Print.

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