Question

Critics argue that affirmative action has become "reverse discrimination." They argue that it divides society by continuing to use race to make hiring and admissions decisions, and that it actually benefits those who need it least (wealthy minorities, they argue, really don't need the help but get it anyway).

What do you think? Is affirmative action necessary today -- or has it outlived its usefulness?

Answer 1

First of all,A set of procedures designed to eliminate unlawful discrimination between applicants, remedy tge results of such prior discrimination,and prevent such discrimination in the future. Applicants may be seeking admission to an educational program or looking for professional employment. It's legal origin come from 1961, It mandates government contractors to: " take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, colour or national origin."

According to New York times, " Investigation and possible litigation related to intentional race based discrimination in college and university admissions." Some conservative argue that this action is an example of reverse racism. and believe white students are discriminated against while lesser qualified students are given competitive college or job positions. Simply, because they check the 'ethnic minority' box.