Should affirmative action be ended because it’s causing reverse discrimination?
Question:
In some countries which have laws on racial equality, affirmative action is rendered illegal by a requirement to treat all races equally.
This approach of equal treatment is sometimes described as being “race-blind”, in hopes that it is effective against discrimination without engaging in reverse discrimination.
In such countries, the focus tends to be on ensuring equal opportunity and, for example, targeted advertising campaigns to encourage ethnic minority candidates to apply to open jobs etc. This is sometimes described as “positive action”, as opposed to “positive discrimination”.
So is it time for the USA to catch up to the rest of the world?
please note; I hope this question does not offend anyone as it is merely a question on various ideas to HELP END RACISM and treat ALL people equal.
Answer:
There is no such thing as reverse discrimination, but I know what you mean when you say it. Treating one person differently in any way because of their race IS the definition of racial discrimination. Yes, I think affirmative action should be banned.
