Michigan also law school rejected her application in 1997. They were both rejected to applicants of a minority race who were not as academically inclined as Jennifer and Barbara. This of course seems unfair to many people that two applicants that are academically better were beaten out only because of their race. These two cases were of course taken in front of the U.S. Supreme Court because Jennifer and Barbara thought they were victims or racism. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on the point system used by the University of Michigan in a 5-4 decision. This decision might seem to solve all the problems, but it only affects public, tax-supported institutions although it is believed that private schools will also abide by this ruling. In University of California vs. Bakke (1978) it was decided that a college cannot use an explicit numerical quota in admitting minority students but could "take race into account." So the use of numerical quotas is prohibited correct? Not necessarily. Two years later the same U.S. Supreme court upheld a federal rule that set aside 10% of all federal construction contracts for firms that are owned by minorities. So numerical quotas cannot be used in colleges but can be used in the construction industry. That is not exactly true. In 1989 the Court overruled a Richmond, Virginia law that set aside 30% of its construction contracts for firms owned by minorities. What complicates things even worse is in 1990 the Court upheld a federal rule that gave preference to minority-owned firms in awarding broadcasting licenses. Then in 1993 the Court upheld the right of Caucasian contractors to challenge minority set-aside laws in Jacksonville, Florida. In the most recent Supreme Court decision about affirmative action in 1995 occurred in Colorado. A small construction company named Adarand was trying to get a contract to build guardrails along the highway. Even though Adarand was the lowest bidder for the project, they lost the contract because of a government policy that favors small business owned by "socially and economically disadvantaged individuals" - which are racial and ethnic minorities.
Affirmative action is a question of morals. Affirmative action is a growing argument among our society. ... Is affirmative action fair? ... Well if that is a reason for affirmative action why not make it to where all children, regardless of race, who are in the poorer communities reap the benefits of affirmative action. ... Affirmative action should definitely be looked into with greater depth. ...
This compromise can also be known as a form of Affirmative Action. ... (Franz ) Even today, many states still use some shape or form of affirmative action, but affirmative action is becoming less and less popular among colleges across the nation. ... (Froomkin C6) In support of affirmative action, many people have organized groups to support their cause- keeping Affirmative Action. ... CEO, the Center for Equal Opportunity, another group that strongly supports affirmative action, takes radical views on Affirmative Action and the abilities of minorities. ... In affirmative action, it does...
The battle against affirmative action has gone so far as to halting affirmative action in places such as Missouri, and even drastically ending affirmative action in California. ... Affirmative action was organized with good intentions, however quickly many groups organized to protest affirmative action. Despite affirmative actions greatness there are intense debates. Affirmative action was ended by the foe of affirmative action, Ward Connerly. ... It is believed by the foes of affirmative action that affirmative action allowed unqualified minorities admission into the best Universities in...
It's Time To Redefine Affirmative Action Presidents and citizens of the United States have debated affirmative action for the past forty years. ... Affirmative action has infiltrated our society and in some way influences everyone. ... Bill Clinton has no doubt affirmative action has worked, but since there is still discrimination there should still be affirmative action (7). ... Affirmative action is reverse discrimination against whites. ... Affirmative action has worn out its welcome in many communities. ...
Affirmative action supporters make one large assumption when defending the policy. ... But, that is exactly what affirmative action does. ... These stunning facts shows just how many competent, if not gifted students fall between the cracks as a direct result of affirmative action (Affirmative action). ... Works Cited "Affirmative Action at the University of California at Berkeley" Online. ... Affirmative Action in the 1980's: Dismantling the Process of Discrimination. ...
Affirmative Action Animosity Affirmative action is the U.S. program set forth in the early 1970's to correct the effects of past discrimination by giving preferential treatment to women and ethnic minorities in the workplace. At the time of affirmative action's induction to society, proponents of affirmative action programs felt that the only way to increase the number of minorities in the workplace was to establish a system of quotas to be maintained by law. ... Affirmative action has created numerous opportunities for women and minorities in this country. ... Affirmative action mus...
Affirmative Action Affirmative Action efforts were started in 1964 to end the long history of overlooking qualified people of color and women from higher education. ... However, Affirmative action is highly controversial. ... The law will start slowly first, ending Affirmative Action in the schools of California, leading up to the abolishment of Affirmative Action all together. ... Abolishing Affirmative Action is not the answer. ... Affirmative Action gave Ellis a chance he would not have gotten if Affirmative Action did not exist. ...
The Pitfalls of Affirmative Action "I want to be the minority. ... The roots of affirmative action can be traced to the mid--nineteenth century. ... In addition, affirmative action often rewards minority individuals as an indirect consequence of affirmative action. ... As a result, affirmative action may provide a sense of self- doubt, rejection, and inferiority among racial and gender specific minorities, who benefit as a result of affirmative action. ... Affirmative action has always been an aberration from our lost principles. ...
