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What is affirmative action?
What is affirmative action?
Affirmative action refers to programs that aim to increase access for underrepresented groups.
How does affirmative action affect college admissions?
How does affirmative action affect college admissions?
Affirmative action can play a role in college admissions by providing opportunities for underrepresented groups.
What is the purpose of affirmative action?
What is the purpose of affirmative action?
The purpose of affirmative action is to level the playing field and provide equal opportunities for underrepresented groups.
What is one concern people have about affirmative action?
What is one concern people have about affirmative action?
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What is the conundrum in the area of affirmative action?
What is the conundrum in the area of affirmative action?
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Study Notes
Affirmative Action and Admissions
- Affirmative action programs aim to increase access to education and opportunities for underrepresented groups.
- As a black person, it's difficult to know whether affirmative action played a role in one's admission to a university.
- The concept of merit is complex and goes beyond just test scores, considering factors like musical ability, etc.
Personal Experiences with Affirmative Action
- The speaker suspects that affirmative action may have helped them get into Columbia University, but they can't know for sure.
- Another speaker acknowledges that affirmative action played a role in their admission to Harvard and believes it was fair, as it brought them up to the "starting line".
Criticisms and Concerns
- One concern about affirmative action is the perception of preferential treatment based on race.
- A conundrum in affirmative action is whether it's necessary to discriminate in order to be successful in achieving its goals.
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Test your knowledge on affirmative action and its impact on access to opportunities for underrepresented groups. Explore the effects of affirmative action programs and gain a better understanding of their purpose and significance.
