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women-have made the greatest gains as a result of these programs”(Gross, 1996). Affirmative action is a

growing argument among our society. It is multifaceted and very often defined vaguely. Many people

define affirmative action as the ability to strive for equality and inclusiveness. Others might see it

as a quote-based system for different minority groups. I agree and support affirmative actions in that

individual’s should be treated equally. I feel affirmative action as an assurance that the best

qualified person will receive the job.

Is affirmative action fair? In 1974, a woman named Rose was truned down for a supervisory job in

favor of a male. She was told that she was the most qualified person, but the position was going to be

filled by a man, because he had a family to support. Five years before that, when Rose was about to fill

an entry-level position in banking, a personnel officer outlined the woman’s pay scale, which was $25 to

$50 month less than what men were being payed for th

. . .

In conclusion, most Americans know that the deck is stacked against poor kids. ” Working Women, October 1995, p 39-43. Pittsburg Business Times, April 1996, p72-81. Equal opportunities for the blacks, for the most part, has

remained more wishful-thinking than fact. Rose was furious because she felt

this was descriminating to her.

The employment outlook for minorities is grim, but not hopeless. ” American Enterprise, Janurary/February

1996, p. We definaltely need affirmative

action to overcome the disparities of employment that exist int his country.

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