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12 November 2003
The Definition of Affirmative Action and its Problems
Affirmative Action is defined by Webster’s New World College Dictionary as “a policy or program for correcting the effects of discrimination in the employment or education of members of certain groups.” The phrase “affirmative action” was coined by President John F. ... Johnson issued another order that required federal contractors to take affirmative action to increase the number of minorities that they employed. Affirmative action was now born. The main argument for affirmative action is that it creates equal opportunity for people in the work force and for students seeking admission into higher education. While affirmative action creates equal opportunity for some individuals, it discriminates against others, primarily white males. ... Hiring unqualified workers, creating problems for minorities it originally intended to help, and creating a sense of reverse discrimination are all reasons why affirmative action should be stopped.
Approximate Word count = 741
Approximate Pages = 3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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