Affirmative action is a policy that encourages the increased representation of members of a minority group. In the U.S. these policies are often enacted by employers and educational institutions in education or employment.
@93XVPXF2yrs2Y
Yes, but for socioeconomic status
@JoeStephens9992yrs2Y
In government jobs, there should be basic fairness.
@mansi2yrs2Y
It should be comparable to the percents of diversity in that area, and the amount of diversity in the sector.
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
Yes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs, but Regardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty
@9334YP32yrs2Y
No, on the contrary, affirmative action programs should be made illegal.
@92XBXBB2yrs2Y
Affirmative action disproportionately impacts Asians and Jews. I agree with the sentiment but not the execution.
@republicson2yrs2Y
Yes, mandatory for government institutions. Optional for private institutions.
@92DV2G82yrs2Y
Yes, but not for reasons out of one’s control such as skin color
@9299B9H2yrs2Y
No, it would definitely create more tension between minority and majorities
@929RKFN2yrs2Y
No, nobody should receive favorable treatment based on their race, gender, or sexual orientation.
@ForWheelen2yrs2Y
I don't see a real need for affirmative action anymore. Everyone should enjoy equal opportunity
@heatherdvdprincess2yrs2Y
Yes, but not on a race basis. Rather, on an income basis. Or some other scale that accounts for people who make a decent income only by working overtime, or who do not get to live a lifestyle expected of that income, such as if they have a lot of kids to provide for or have big health expenses. The point of affirmative action is to make all races equal, making up for the inequality perpetuated by generations due to the only recent desegregation laws. (My grandparents lived through that, it is so new.) But affirmative action only helps if it is helping the minorities who need it. All people… Read more
@8ZF8B242yrs2Y
Yes, and review all laws for updating to support current issues.
@8Z87KK52yrs2Y
No, it violates equal protection
@8Z6PZKW2yrs2Y
No, unless they change it to be based on socioeconomic class
@jasonandrewdevine2yrs2Y
No, Affirmative Action fosters racial divisions.
@8Y6ZVGL2yrs2Y
No, but we should create more social and community programs to address poverty.
@8YF4BR72yrs2Y
No, we should instead encourage colorblindness instead
@6Q2LC7Q2yrs2Y
No, each person should be treated equally.
@8YCMDJ72yrs2Y
In theory, but the way they work now isn't great
@88LK76J2yrs2Y
Yes but only to desegregate the democrats and republicans.
@8Y6C6PP2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in the case of initial disproportionate representation
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, affirmative action is no longer needed anymore and the soft bigotry of lowered expectations does not help minority groups. People should be judged based on their socioeconomic class instead of their identity (race, ethnicity, sex, etc.).
@8XQCD4Q2yrs2Y
No, but some financial reparations and reparative representation are necessary to close the racial divide.
@89CDM9C3yrs3Y
Not in the case of higher education admissions.
@658YHVJ3yrs3Y
Minority groups should be better represented in the interview stage, but the best candidate -- regardless of race -- should be selected in the end
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, although these programs should reflect income, not race or ethnicity.
@8VL9DP43yrs3Y
I don't really know that much about affirmative action programs.
@77HLCHH3yrs3Y
Regardless, we should create more social programs to address inequality regardless of race or ethnicity
@8TWB9FX3yrs3Y
I think everybody, regardless of race, religion, etc. should be given equal opportunities.
@8DP4VXQ3yrs3Y
No, it is an ineffective and equally racist (to POC) solution to racism
@86N5Z353yrs3Y
Yes, but we should create more social programs so that universities don't have to rely on it.
@GreatPondG3yrs3Y
We should find solutions to problems that help minorities, not give the government more power and use more taxpayer funds
@7ZL7KQZ3yrs3Y
No, Everyone should be treated equally regardless of race.
@8TKFNNS3yrs3Y
Yes and make it PRO 2nd Amendment Programs that talk how to use in self defense
@8TKFNNS3yrs3Y
Yes and make a PRO 2nd Amendment Programs that talk how to use in self defense
@8TF44GJ3yrs3Y
No, and no groups should not receive any favorable treatment
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, and the government shouldn't be involved in them
@3KHD56C3yrs3Y
Yes, and we should prioritize programs that focus on poverty and uplift multiple groups.
@8SWHDST3yrs3Y
No, admission should be based on whoever is qualified. Race, Gender, religion should not play a role in the decision.
@4NJR28J3yrs3Y
Maybe affirmative action, at the era of inception has helped given previously discriminated peoples the education they need. But at this current era, where anyone can get an education regardless of race or sex, government should take out the race quota part in ensuring equal education and start focusing on preparing children, particularly those who don't have enough saved up for college, to take on the costs of an quality teritary education.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, the government shouldn't be involved
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the government isn't involved and/or making them mandatory
@8SFP8F23yrs3Y
They should be based on income, not race.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, However minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment
@8B7HHHC3yrs3Y
Yes, everyone should be treated equally no matter their Race, Sexual orientation, and Gender.
@8S87BJF3yrs3Y
No, we should help students from lower-income backgrounds to access higher education. Addressing the class gap in higher education will also address race gaps.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, we should focus more on anti-poverty programs instead
@8RSTXFT3yrs3Y
No, the experience and skill of a person should be the only factors that determine a person's eligibility to be hired.
@8RMRZTM3yrs3Y
Yes, until the public is able to function properly without discrimination based on race, gender, etc.