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Affirmative Action

This piece examines the historical background and current state of affirmative action in the United States, highlighting key events such as the overturning of Michigan's affirmative action ban in July 2011 and the role of notable figures like Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The article contrasts the viewpoints of the Obama administration with those of the Republican Party, emphasizing diverse opinions on race and class considerations in school admissions and job opportunities. This discourse reflects the ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness and fairness of affirmative action policies.

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Affirmative Action

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  1. Affirmative Action Caroline Chung

  2. Historical Background

  3. Historical Background

  4. Current State • First Hispanic Justice Sonia Sotomayor promotes considering race in school admissions. • Most schools consider race, no quotas • July 2011: Court Overturns Michigan Affirmative-Action Ban • found unconstitutional • September 9: Sixth Circuit Court appeals case to be re-submitted to court until December. http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2009/09/23/amd_sonia_sotomayor.jpgv

  5. Opposing Viewpoints

  6. Opposing Viewpoints

  7. Obama administration & Democratic position • maintain • away from race to economic class to become effective • against crude quotas • encourages diversity http://www.mississippidemocrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/donkeybutton.jpg http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/administration-official/ao_image/President_Official_Portrait_HiRes.jpg

  8. Republican Party Position • ban • racism disguised as a social virtue • rights belong to people • falsely casts those who advocate merit as racist http://www.dailypolitical.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Republican-Party.gif

  9. Mitt Romney • No quotas • people evaluated as individuals • disclosure of number of women and minorities in top positions of companies and government • diversity http://www.alan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Mitt-Romney-Mormon3-265x300.jpg

  10. Rick Perry • opposes standard affirmative action programs • against quotas http://www.allfacebook.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/rick-perry.jpg

  11. Michele Bachmann unconstitutional Against quotas http://www.allfacebook.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/rick-perry.jpg

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