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    “Affirmative action refers to policies aimed at increasing the numbers of people from certain social groups in employment, education, business, government, and other areas.” (World Book Encyclopedia, 1994)

     

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    • Can the Supreme Court end affirmative action?
    • Does affirmative action promote equality in the workplace or in education?
    • Should a company hire you based on your qualifications or based on affirmative action policy?
    • Was the University of California Board of Regents justified in ending affirmative action preference for admissions?
    • Will minorities be penalized by the University of California Board of Regents’ decision?
    • What is the future of affirmative action?
    • Discuss the Supreme Court and reverse discrimination.
    • How can socio-economic affirmative action be achieved?
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    • Should Colorado's "Formal Equity" be a model?
    • How long should affirmative action laws be in effect?
     

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    Affirmative Action: At Issue
    (also available in the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Database)

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    Opposing Viewpoints
    Affirmative Action; Students' Rights; Interracial America; Discrimination (also available in the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Database)


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    Racism: Current Controversies - Merino, Noel
    (also available in the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Database)

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    Encyclopedia of educational reform and dissent
    Call Number: REF LB2805 .E528 2010

     
     

    Reference Books

    Affirmative Action: An Encyclopedia
    Call Number: REF HF 5549.5 .A34 A426 2004

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    Encyclopedia of Disability
    Call Number: REF HV 1568 .E528 2006
    "Quota Hiring Policy"

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    Encyclopedia of African American Culture and History
    Call Number: REF E 185 .E54 2006
    Encyclopedia of African American Culture and History

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    Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice
    Call Number: REF HM 671 .E53 2007

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    West’s Encyclopedia of American Law
    Call Number: REF KF 154 .W47

     
     

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