The Case Against Affirmative Action By Louis P. Pojman

Louis P. Pojman uses the article, “The Case Against Affirmative Action,” to address why he is against Affirmative Action. Affirmative Action is where people take steps to increase the number of women, or people of color in situations like education and employment because, they were a part of a group that were discriminated against. One solid argument that he has is known as the role model argument. In the role model argument, he argues, “We all have need of role models, and it helps to know that others like us can be successful.” (pg. 468) He uses this argument to basically state the case for affirmative action to help carry out his idea of why affirmative action is bad, but I will argue the fact that affirmative action is actually good. Throughout the article Pojman gives premises for his main thesis. One premise that he uses to convey his argument about role models is the fact that role models need to be of your own race. In fact, in the article he says, “To yield to the demand, however tempting it may be, for “role-models-just-like-us.” (pg. 468) When he says …show more content…
When having a role model that is the same race as you it gives off a great impact in ways more than imagined because your looking up to someone who is relatable to you. Talking from experience, being from an area where poverty is more prevalent, having a role model who grew up in the same situation is more helpful because of the fact that the role model relates to what that person may be going through. Pojman may say, “that you don’t need people exactly like us to find inspiration” (pg. 468) but that’s not necessarily the case This I believe gives people the sense of hope that yes we can make it and do whatever we want in the world. Barack Obama for instance is a prime example. When Barack Obama became elected as president in 2008 he encouraged lots of young black people to start making a change in the