Affirmative action 美国平权法案的利与弊.pdfVIP

Affirmative action is a US government program designed to promote equal access to education and vocational programs to underprivileged minority groups. It is a practice aimed at eliminating discrimination. It ensures opportunities are offered equally regardless of race, gender, and religion. The program goal was to allow people access opportunities that were difficult to access like employment or attending college. Pros: 1. Promotes diversity: Affirmative action ensures there is diversity in the workplace environment. This promotes a culture of hard work, high performance, and innovation which will otherwise be unavailable. 2.Stops stereotypes: The higher percentage of people choose to surround themselves with like-minded individuals and co-workers. Due to the implementation of affirmative action to promote diversity, more individuals are able to interact with each other regardless of their minority status. 3. Reverse societal losses: Over the past, the minority groups had no opportunity to build wealth and most of them face historical treatment like slavery and oppression. Affirmative action program has enabled them to reverse all the societal losses they have experienced in the past. 4. Eliminate socioeconomic differences: eliminating discrimination can help balance the overall income household received in the US. The household income for all US residents is able to grow equally thus eliminating socioeconomic differences. 5. Reduces bias: Affirmative action has enabled hiring managers to make justified decisions in the recruitment process. They have to set aside their bias of certain ethnic groups and give equal opportunity to all candidates looking for a recruitment position. 6. Leads to the growth of companies: Diversity within the workplace leads to improved revenues in the company. Bilingual workers will not only bring they’re innovating skills but also promote the growth of the company. 7. Attracts a pool of talents: Affirmative ac