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Discussion 3: Affirmative Action
Introduction
Opponents of affirmative action cite several reasons for opposing it. Affirmative action, they say, is reverse discrimination and, as such, is both illegal and immoral. The people benefiting from affirmative action are less qualified than many of the whites with whom they compete for employment and college admissions. In addition, opponents say, affirmative action implies that the people benefiting from it need extra help and thus are indeed less qualified. This implication stigmatizes the groups benefiting from affirmative action.
Your Tasks
TASK 1 – ORIGINAL POST
Please answer the following questions given the above introduction and what we have learned about affirmative action:
Do you agree with the tenets of affirmative action? Explain why or why not. 8 points
What are other ways to promote equity and equality in schools and workplaces? 8 points
Your post needs to be at least 250 words. 2 points
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. 2 points
Assignment
About the Latino Paradox
Your Task
For this assignment, you will be answering the following question:
What are factors contributing to the Latino Paradox? (15 points)
Make sure to talk about the Social Ecologic Model (intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, political spheres) when conducting your answer. (5 points)