Pat and Tony are both applying to UC Santa Barbara. Pat has an accumulative grade point average of 3.8, a 1360 SAT score, and is involved in many extra-curricular activities. Tony has an accumulative GPA of 3.2, an 1100 SAT score, and is not involved in any extra-curricular activities. From these facts, one would assume that Pat would be accepted solely on his merit, but Tony is accepted because he is Mexican and Pat is white. This is an example of Affirmative Action being used in nation wide school systems today. .
It is clear that schools are not fair in who they accept. One problem that exists is that schools must lower their academic standards in order to accommodate students just because of race and not qualifications. Also, those students that are admitted to the school because of Affirmative Action can be labeled as inferior to those who academically qualified. Wouldn't you think that minority students would want to be accepted on the basis of their academic skills rather than the color of their skin? Let's face it, some of us want the easy way out, but the competition is too serious in this situation. Not only is Affirmative Action present in schools, but also found in today's workforce. .
Pat and Tony have now graduated from medical school and are now applying to the same surgeon position at a local hospital. Pat has graduated with high honors, spent countless hours of internships, and overall he feels confident in getting the job. Tony graduated medical school with average grades, and does not have much experience in the field. Who would you have operate on you? It is clear that Pat will get the job based on his skills. Well surprisingly the hospital hires Tony instead of Pat, to fill a quota because he is Mexican. Again, Pat is turned down because the majority of surgeons at the hospital are white and the only reason why Tony got the job was Affirmative Action. .
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(Froomkin C6) In support of affirmative action, many people have organized groups to support their cause- keeping Affirmative Action. ... Under the constitution, people cannot be judged or discriminated against on the basis of race. In affirmative action, it does just that. ... Compared to 30 years ago, Americans are much less bias against any race or culture. ... (Steven D14) To discriminate against any American because of race is unconstitutional. ...
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It's Time To Redefine Affirmative Action Presidents and citizens of the United States have debated affirmative action for the past forty years. ... I am arguing against affirmative action because it is a racial and gender quota system, prejudicial of whites, and unfair repayment for past oppression. ... 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. ... Affirmative action has created numerous opportunities for women and minorities in this country. ... Affirmative action must now be rethought and restructured. ... Continuing to allow for unfair hiring practices, affirmative action programs promote discrimination. ... One shipyard worker stated that the EEOC had done its best to "set black against white, labor aga...
Affirmative action has been controversial since its beginning. Arguments against Affirmative action can basically be divided into two categories. ... Although affirmative action has a positive-sounding label, it has resulted in negative actions. ... Affirmative action hurts dignity. ... Affirmative action should be outlawed. ...
