In reading the many articles in the Affirmative Action packet and viewing the film "Beyond Black and White: Affirmative Action in America" one can see many views on the subject. Both sides of affirmative action seem to be the right one until the other viewpoint is looked at. I, myself, if had to pick pro or con, would be torn between the two, because to me it seems like both point of views have a justifiable cause and make a reasonable argument.
             First, in discussing the pro side of affirmative action there are many positive and meaningful reasons as to why this policy should exist. Affirmative action is defined as "vigorous efforts to bring qualified people of color into jobs from which they have previously been excluded." It was designed to "take positive steps to correct an imbalance in traditionally segregated job categories and to ensure an equal representation of all groups in the workforce." Affirmative action brings diversity into colleges and workplaces, which we need to help our current racial problems in America. If more minorities, including blacks and women are given opportunities to get further ahead than they could themselves in our system, then this would better the economy and overall improve the well-being of all Americans.
             Another good point made on the pro side of affirmative action is that by offering a certain number of jobs to minorities only, in turn creates diversity within the workplace. By moving minorities into the mainstream of society, the stigmas and racial prejudices that people have will soon be eliminated by the simple fact of interaction. The more people interact with members of the opposite race or sex, the less stereotyping will occur.
             Different viewpoints are required by colleges and workplaces in order to appeal to and deliver the type of equal opportunity atmospheres desired by Americans. In order to do this comp
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