... still exist, and affirmative action is integral in to eliminating it. These advocates also say affirmative action promotes diversity in colleges and the workplace and produces good social consequences by leveling the playing field. However, critics of affirmative action often see these policies as ineffective and vastly outdated. Stating that the goals focus on the past, in hopes to change the ... ...

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... through affirmative action. It is believed that this is the only way to provided descendants of previously oppressed populations by providing an advantage that is long overdue and therefore truly "leveling the playing field"." On the other side of the argument, many feel affirmative action is nothing more than reverse discrimination. They argue that whites who are qualified and who work ... ...

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... forgetting his own history. In his past, IM saw white sanction as a validation of his ! own self worth, unknowingly setting himself subordinate to those he sought validation from, rather than leveling out the plain. Like Todd, IM always made the mistake of assuming that if he fought hard enough, he would become a man of equal stature. Through his speech, IM began ... ...

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... over the relationship between minorities and business. Affirmative action is the answer for neutralizing the negative discrimination that as held back minorities in various aspects of society, including business. By leveling the playing field, affirmative action will eventually open up more opportunities, which in turn will expose minorities to knowledge of business they had no experiences with previously. Fate J. Crossly and ... ...

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... not the same, so why should the same fallacy be applied to intellectuals? This discrimination also applies to economic standing as well as racial backgrounds. Alan Jenkins in his article "Leveling the Playing Field: An Opportunity Agenda- feels that the defense of privilege is a major factor in everyday life decisions. Even though wealth does play a large role in the opportunities that ... ...

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