When it comes to education, if people do not strive to win it for themselves with their own abilities they will most likely crash and burn (Ellis 1-2). The lack of representation of non-white ethnic groups can be traced back as early as in elementary school age children. ... The only thing going against Cheryl Hopwood was that she was white. ... Turning away people like Cheryl Hopwood to favor less qualified minorities is a true injustice to our society and contributes to racial disparities (Bolick 69-70). ... This means that the minority students perform less academically than the white s...

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Prior to these laws and the Title VII law, the U.S workforce was primarily dominated by white males. ... Quotas by comparison, "establishes a definite number of people who must be hired. ... A 1990 study by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center found that the majority of white Americans still believe blacks to be inferior. ... The programs as they apply now are detrimental to the operation of the job market, to white males, and to the groups it is supposed to benefit. ... By "patronization" I mean the setting of a lower standard of expected accomplishment because of...

• Word Count: 2762
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Prior to these laws and the Title VII law, the U.S workforce was primarily dominated by white males. ... Quotas by comparison, establishes a definite number of people who must be hired. ... A 1990 study by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center found that the majority of white Americans still believe blacks to be inferior. ... The programs as they apply now are detrimental to the operation of the job market, to white males, and to the groups it is supposed to benefit. ... By patronization I mean the setting of a lower standard of expected accomplishment because of th...

• Word Count: 2762
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Many people thank the pioneering ideas and hard work from various minority and women organizations for enriching this nation with its diverse workforce. ... While some people agree that affirmative action is needed, whether in its current form or a "mended" form, a number of individuals believe it has done its job and is no longer required. ... Slavery, which had been in use for hundreds of years, was an accepted practice of the white majority. ... Women's Suffrage was put aside and wealthy white landowners dictated societal standards. ... The white majority populace simply believed th...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Was it a word made as a cushion to the people so they will feel equal? Another interpretation is did this word actually make the white male group less important and unequal to the minority group, doing more harm to others than good. ... A white man also wants the job. What is weird is that the white man was chosen even though scores and experience went to the minority member, is this fair treatment? ... People are viewed differently in life because of skin color. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In short, when deciding whom to promote into management, male corporate leaders tend to select people, as much like themselves as possible - so it is no surprise that women are frequently not even considered at promotion time. ... One study found that among executives at the same level, men "managed greater numbers of people, had more freedom to hire and fire, and had more direct control of the company's assets" than women (Harlan and Weiss). ... Women of Color in Corporate Management Women of color are much more likely than white women to cite lack of a mentor/sponsor as a barrier to...

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• Grade Level: High School