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By Kenrya Rankin8:37 AM
Nov 21st, 2011
Two powerful arguments for an issue dividing the nation
Affirmative action has long been a contentious question in this country. But no matter how it’s framed, most Americans believe the country still has work to do when it comes to social and economic equality. According to a USA Today/Gallup Poll, when asked “How much of a role, if any, do you think the government should have in trying to improve the social and economic position of blacks and other minority groups in this country: a major role, a minor role, or no role at all?” 91% of African Americans think the government should play some role. A full 69% of whites agree. A recent spate of cases that challenge affirmative action in higher education has pushed the issue into the spotlight, so we turned to Black experts on both sides of the conversation to tackle the key question: Is affirmative action still necessary in our current higher education climate?
Full Story: http://www.loop21.com/content/pro-vs-con-affirmative-action-0
By Kenrya Rankin8:37 AM
Nov 21st, 2011
Two powerful arguments for an issue dividing the nation
Affirmative action has long been a contentious question in this country. But no matter how it’s framed, most Americans believe the country still has work to do when it comes to social and economic equality. According to a USA Today/Gallup Poll, when asked “How much of a role, if any, do you think the government should have in trying to improve the social and economic position of blacks and other minority groups in this country: a major role, a minor role, or no role at all?” 91% of African Americans think the government should play some role. A full 69% of whites agree. A recent spate of cases that challenge affirmative action in higher education has pushed the issue into the spotlight, so we turned to Black experts on both sides of the conversation to tackle the key question: Is affirmative action still necessary in our current higher education climate?
Full Story: http://www.loop21.com/content/pro-vs-con-affirmative-action-0
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