Affirmative action is a policy that encourages the increased representation of members of a minority group. In the U.S. these policies are often enacted by employers and educational institutions in education or employment.
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@7TBHR2C5yrs5Y
No, Affirmative Action Programs hurt minorities
@4VXDGTF4yrs4Y
Yes, in government hiring and programs only.
@republicson4yrs4Y
Yes, for government institutions. No, for private institutions.
@8QF4T5C4yrs4Y
Yes & no; Emphasis should be given to education programs for everyone, focusing on learning how to invest in our economic system, earn credit, learn trade skills/higher education prep programs. Enrollment should be prioritized for minorities in certain areas, but still open to other groups if classes are not filled.
@republicson3yrs3Y
Yes, mandatory for government institutions. Optional for private institutions.
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
No, the experience and skill of a person should be the only factors that determine a person's eligibility to be hired.
@658YHVJ4yrs4Y
Minority groups should be better represented in the interview stage, but the best candidate -- regardless of race -- should be selected in the end
@8L24MD54yrs4Y
No, because Affirmative Action can potentially hurt minorities more because they are unprepared.
@eleemoore4yrs4Y
No. In instances where individuals would be more successful achieving at the level they are prepared for, affirmative action harms its recipient.
@8SWHDST4yrs4Y
No, admission should be based on whoever is qualified. Race, Gender, religion should not play a role in the decision.
@GreatPondG4yrs4Y
We should find solutions to problems that help minorities, not give the government more power and use more taxpayer funds
@8Z6PZKW3yrs3Y
No, unless they change it to be based on socioeconomic class
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