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Recent Controversies over Affirmative Action in the United States
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Abstract
Affirmative action has a long history and is a controversial policy. This policy refers to an organization investing resources to ensure that people are not discriminated against on the basis of gender or race. For decades, affirmative action has been a very complete and controversial aspect of college enrollment in the United States. It has played an essential role in supplying educational chances, academic growth, and a community awareness for students. However, others believe that this policy is outdated in our current climate and is sometimes viewed as a form of reverse racial discrimination. Many universities have recently raised questions about affirmative action and its practices. Drawing upon various online sources, this paper looks at the changing attitudes toward affirmative action in education in the United States in recent years. It further explores why universities start to oppose affirmative action policy. The research sheds light on the development of affirmative action in recent years in the United States and contributes to our understanding of equality and justice in education in societies.
Keywords
Affirmative action, discrimination, education
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Zheng,H. (2023). Recent Controversies over Affirmative Action in the United States. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,4,572-576.
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