Affirmative action is a policy or practice that gives preference to individuals belonging to groups that have been traditionally disadvantaged in society, such as women or ethnic minorities. The goal of affirmative action is to level the playing field so that all people have an equal opportunity to succeed. Affirmative action programs were first implemented … Read more
Many higher education institutions have embraced policies that aim to increase the recruitment of racial minorities. Affirmative action in employment includes outreach efforts, targeted recruitment, employee and management development initiatives, and employee support programs. In the area of education, affirmative action programs may seek to redress past discrimination by providing admission preference to members of … Read more
Governor Jeb Bush’s One Florida Initiative has come into action and there have been many opposing opinions towards this plan since The Board of Regents approved it. Some might say the plan has split Florida in two. Many Florida citizens who support One Florida argue towards opposing positions to give the plan a chance. These … Read more
The purpose of affirmative action is to ensure equal opportunity for minorities. But it has strayed from its original intent and has become largely a program to achieve not equal opportunity but equal results. It is a system of quotas forced upon American businesses and working class by the federal government. A law which forces … Read more