NPR.com
January 11, 2010
Between the 1970s and today, the term "affirmative action" fell out of favor, and in its place, "diversity" emerged.
Affirmative action, grounded in law and the moral obligation to right historic wrongs, was aimed at women and racial minorities. Over the years, it became tainted by controversy over reverse discrimination and quota-mongering.
Diversity, on the other hand, was perceived to be not about preferences, but "fairness and inclusion." It embraced every group in the workforce: minorities, women, older workers, disabled workers, gays, lesbians — and white males.
Diversity largely was not seen as a burden, but rather as an opportunity. Companies began to see how a diverse workforce could help them venture into new markets.
Recent decades have brought a positive shift in thinking, but challenges still exist, UCLA and Columbia University legal scholar Kimberle Crenshaw tells Morning Edition guest host Deborah Amos.
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1 comment:
I am confused. Do you support affirmative action or are you against it? Can you be more precise when you talk about affirmative action? Plesase take what I say into consideration.
Thank you
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