The Need for Reform of Affirmative Action:
Length: 374 words (1.4 pages)
Rating: Red (FREE)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The Need for Reform of Affirmative Action
Though a tremendous disparity exists between the average standardized test scores of white and those of certain minority students, I do not believe that affirmative action holds a solution to any problem other than public relations. I believe that race should not be a factor in academics because such a criteria does not raise standards for lower scorers, but rather lowers them.
I believe that the one major factor responsible for the great disparity in test scores is the economic condition of many minority students. It seems that those who are not exposed to quality education and given further enriching resources do not score as high as wealthier students who are given more opportunities and resources. However in an attempt to "integrate" schools that traditionally have very few minorities, such as Ivy League Universities, special consideration is given to black students demonstrating academic success. However, many minorities scoring high enough to receive special attention from colleges are not in economic straits. Many come from high income families and attend expensive private high schools, given a greater quality education than most other people of any race. They do not face more hardship than anyone else as they proceed through high school, yet are given special recognition for race. Those who are left behind are once again the poorer, inner city minorities. This demonstrates the flaws of rewards based on race. Rewarding higher income students, it once again leaves behind poorer inner city minority students. If a rewards system is to be instituted in standardized testing or college admissions, it should not reward skin color but rather something that is relevant to a student's academic success, such as economic status.
A problem such as disparity of test scores should not be confused with the test itself but with the quality of education lower scoring students are receiving. Minorities, often poor and living in poor school districts, do not receive the type of quality education afforded by other students in wealthier areas. The teaching standards should be raised so as to equalize success on such tests throughout races and economic classes. Rather than lower standards, such "preventive" measures will equalize the scales and void the need for any special consideration.
Search for: [came down] [coca cola] [many goals] [professional baseball]
|
Important Note: If you'd like to save a copy of the
paper on your computer, you can COPY and PASTE it into your word
processor. Please, follow these steps to do that in Windows:
1. Select the text of the paper with the mouse and press Ctrl+C. Azete.com (the "Web Site") is produced by the "Company". The contents of this Web Site, such as text, graphics, images, audio, video and all other material ("Material"), are protected by copyright under both United States and foreign laws. The Company makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Material or about the results to be obtained from using the Material. You expressly agree that any use of the Material is entirely at your own risk. Most of the Material on the Web Site is provided and maintained by third parties. This third party Material may not be screened by the Company prior to its inclusion on the Web Site. You expressly agree that the Company is not liable or responsible for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of other subscribers or third parties. The Materials are provided on an as-is basis without warranty express or implied. The Company and its suppliers and affiliates disclaim all warranties, including the warranty of non-infringement of proprietary or third party rights, and the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. The Company and its suppliers make no warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the material, services, text, graphics and links. For a complete statement of the Terms of Service, please see our website. By obtaining these materials you agree to abide by the terms herein, by our Terms of Service as posted on the website and any and all alterations, revisions and amendments thereto. |
er? In this paper I will discuss many issues that became prevalent in the criminal trail of O.J. Simpson and the impact these issues had on the verdict. I will discuss the legal, social and political impact this particular trial had on society. How was the issue of race incorporated into this tria...K cakes market forms part of a strong food industry and was valued at £2.74bn in 2002. Sales have been in line with those of the food market overall, with particular growth since 2000, as suppliers have developed products that are convenient and target current lifestyles and eating t...nformity. These ideas by themselves are not such bad ideals for a people to hold to. However, the problem comes when these ideals and rules are broken. Persecution of these individuals who break these laws is often severe, using long prison terms and execution as punishment. With over 18,000 dur...the same continent both of them produce many export goods. But China?s export is mainly in workforce and Japan?s export is mainly their goods that they invented themselves, such as Cars and electric. China and Japan is located in Asia. China is the most populous country in the world with number of...