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Originally posted by bethany1982
I guess we would have to define "work." If work means to allow the same students entrance into programs that they are currently able to enter when given special preferences, possibly not. Allowing anyone preferred placement into a program is what makes the current system not work. A colorblind system would remove benefits that some students currently receive over others. Other than that, an ability-based system would work. A colorblind system would reduce prejudice. The current system is anything but prejudice free. Do you really believe that certain individuals cannot compete through ability alone?
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I believe a "colorblind" system based on ability only would be the ideal. However, realistically speaking, it ain't gonna happen. Why? Because when employers come across applications from LaKeisha Jackson and John Smith, even if the credentials are identical, who do you think they will call for an interview? All Affirmative Action does is LEGALLY give both an equal shot. It does not say GIVE LAKEISHA THE JOB.
Some one please find hard demographics where AA has significantly lowered the numbers of whites in positions of power. This is why I think AA sucks because it simply doesn't work. There is always going to be discrimination, all AA does is force people to be more covert about it.
However, the CONCEPT is necessary in today's society because equality of OPPORTUNITY is something we are still trying to acheive, believe it or not.
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