Question

How, exactly, do preferential hiring/admissions policies seek to remedy past discrimination? Are such policies morally equivalent to "reverse discrimination"? What ethical arguments can be made both in favor of and against preferential treatment?

Answer 1

Discrimination is a main cause behind the backwardness of a community. There are different types of discrimination like caste discrimination, religious discrimination, color discrimination, gender discrimination, economic discrimination etc. The roots of the discrimination are prejudices, traditions, beliefs etc. But with the advancement of the civilization many changes have come in the society. However, to avoid discrimination some policies should be followed:

• All should be welcomed for admission
• No discrimination should be allowed there.
• In the institutions all must be aware of the danger of discrimination
• The backward class should be given facility for admission. They should be given reservation.
• The women and poor students should be awarded scholarships to encourage these students.
• Even the Government should follow the policy for the upliftment of the backward people. Social mobilization should be quickened.

It is ethical injustice to deprive a particular section. It is the duty of the Government to take steps to avoid discrimination in the admissions to the educational institutions.