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“Issue # 19: Is Affirmative Action Necessary to Achieve Racial Equality in the United States?”
Is Affirmative Action Necessary to Achieve Racial Equality in the United States? Over the years, the policy of Affirmative Action has become a controversial topic throughout the political world. A question many politicians and scholars seem to come across is “is the policy of Affirmative Action Necessary to achieve racial equality in the United States?” Many would argue, yes affirmative action is necessary, others would disagree and argue no. throughout this essay, I plan to explain and reiterate …show more content…
Robert Staples, is an African American sociologist. Professor Staples has lived in the state of California and taught at the University of California for over three decades. Mr. Staples says yes, affirmative action is necessary in the United States. He views affirmative action as a positive policy that was intended to offer equivalent opportunity for minorities and women. Throughout the issue, he claims the United States has yet to acclaim equality or a “color blind society”. He argues that the attack on this policy is part of some sort of “plan” dedicated to maintain the white privilege at the continued suffering of African Americans other minorities and women. Staples and others who are for this cause, strongly believe that schools, jobs and other institutions should reflect the diverse population of America within the profile of their employees. Those for affirmative action feel that the goal to attain racial diversity within the social instiutions is a fascinating national …show more content…
I don’t completely agree with all of his thoughts or opinions, however I find myself agreeing with the statements that were supported by facts that had been presented throughout issue # 19. I strongly believe that affirmative action is still necessary to this day in order to maintain equality with women, men, minorities, blacks etc. Because racism and sexism still exist in the world, now more than it ever has, affirmative action is vital to eliminate these ongoing issues that continue to affect women and minorities when applying for jobs, college or even scholarships. In the year 1998, the U.S Department of Labor Statistics, had found that blacks are almost twice as likely to be unemployed than whites. The department also found that the unemployment rate for Latinos is low as well. The department went on to discover in 2000, the difference in pay compared to whites, blacks and Latinos. Over the course of the years, these statistics have exceptionally decreased. There are now more minorities being hired because of the affirmative action policy being used correctly and
“Issue # 19: Is Affirmative Action Necessary to Achieve Racial Equality in the United States?”
Is Affirmative Action Necessary to Achieve Racial Equality in the United States? Over the years, the policy of Affirmative Action has become a controversial topic throughout the political world. A question many politicians and scholars seem to come across is “is the policy of Affirmative Action Necessary to achieve racial equality in the United States?” Many would argue, yes affirmative action is necessary, others would disagree and argue no. throughout this essay, I plan to explain and reiterate …show more content…
Robert Staples, is an African American sociologist. Professor Staples has lived in the state of California and taught at the University of California for over three decades. Mr. Staples says yes, affirmative action is necessary in the United States. He views affirmative action as a positive policy that was intended to offer equivalent opportunity for minorities and women. Throughout the issue, he claims the United States has yet to acclaim equality or a “color blind society”. He argues that the attack on this policy is part of some sort of “plan” dedicated to maintain the white privilege at the continued suffering of African Americans other minorities and women. Staples and others who are for this cause, strongly believe that schools, jobs and other institutions should reflect the diverse population of America within the profile of their employees. Those for affirmative action feel that the goal to attain racial diversity within the social instiutions is a fascinating national …show more content…
I don’t completely agree with all of his thoughts or opinions, however I find myself agreeing with the statements that were supported by facts that had been presented throughout issue # 19. I strongly believe that affirmative action is still necessary to this day in order to maintain equality with women, men, minorities, blacks etc. Because racism and sexism still exist in the world, now more than it ever has, affirmative action is vital to eliminate these ongoing issues that continue to affect women and minorities when applying for jobs, college or even scholarships. In the year 1998, the U.S Department of Labor Statistics, had found that blacks are almost twice as likely to be unemployed than whites. The department also found that the unemployment rate for Latinos is low as well. The department went on to discover in 2000, the difference in pay compared to whites, blacks and Latinos. Over the course of the years, these statistics have exceptionally decreased. There are now more minorities being hired because of the affirmative action policy being used correctly and