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Affirmative Action: Contentious Ideas and Controversial Practices.

Authors :
Eden, John Michael
Ryan, John Paul
Source :
Social Education. Mar 1999 63(2):110-115.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Explores the importance of race in the United States as a means to questioning the necessity of affirmative-action laws. Presents different perspectives on the pros and cons of affirmative action in hiring practices and educational admissions. Asserts that the laws prohibiting affirmative action in Washington and California demonstrate the changing public climate. (CMK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0037-7724
Volume :
63
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Social Education
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ594074
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers