The Myth of Affirmative Action

The Myth of Affirmative Action
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Publisher : Ethics International Press
Total Pages : 187
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ISBN-10 : 9781804410936
ISBN-13 : 1804410934
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Book Synopsis The Myth of Affirmative Action by : Rudolph Alexander

Download or read book The Myth of Affirmative Action written by Rudolph Alexander and published by Ethics International Press. This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many White people, and some conservative Black people, believe that affirmative action programs are unfairly depriving more deserving Whites of jobs and education opportunities. The author argues that is a myth. For example, University admissions data demonstrates that, despite affirmative action rhetoric, there remains systemic bias against Black students. Sociological data on criminal record, race, and employment, found that White people with a criminal record had a better chance of getting a call back, than Black people without one. Renowned Professor of Social Work Dr Rudolph Alexander Jr. analyses many examples which demonstrate that the claim that affirmative action programs have led to unfair discrimination against White people of equal ability, is a myth. Though not always comfortable reading, the book is an important addition to the literature on equality, diversity, and critical race theory.


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