Inside Affirmative Action
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Author |
: Karin Williamson Pedrick |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 303 |
Release |
: 2018-08-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781351751063 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1351751069 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Inside Affirmative Action by : Karin Williamson Pedrick
Affirmative action is still a reality of the American workplace. How is it that such a controversial Federal program has managed to endure for more than five decades? Inside Affirmative Action addresses this question. Beyond the usual ideological debate and discussions about the effects of affirmative action for either good or ill upon issues of race and gender in employment, this book recounts and analyzes interviews with people who worked in the program within the government including political appointees. The interviews and their historical context provide understanding and insight into the policies and politics of affirmative action and its role in advancing civil rights in America. Recent books published on affirmative action address university admissions, but very few of them ever mention Executive Order 11246 or its enforcement by an agency within the Department of Labor - let alone discuss in depth the profound workplace diversity it has created or the employment opportunities it has generated. This book charts that history through the eyes of those who experienced it. Inside Affirmative Action will be of interest to those who study American race relations, policy, history and law.
Author |
: Barbara F. Reskin |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 148 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: UVA:X004270393 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Realities of Affirmative Action in Employment by : Barbara F. Reskin
Explores discriminatory employment practices and job segregation and examines the effectiveness of affirmative action in combatting job discrimination. Identifies the most effective affirmative action practices and investigates their effects on women and minority groups and on other stakeholders. Discusses policy implications.
Author |
: Tim J. Wise |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 210 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780415950480 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0415950481 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Affirmative Action by : Tim J. Wise
First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author |
: Richard D. Kahlenberg |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2012-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0870785192 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780870785191 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Synopsis Affirmative Action for the Rich by : Richard D. Kahlenberg
The use of race-based affirmative action in higher education has given rise to hundreds of books and law review articles, numerous court decisions, and several state initiatives to ban the practice. However, surprisingly little has been said or written or done to challenge a larger, longstanding "affirmative action" program that tends to benefit wealthy whites: legacy preferences for the children of alumni. "Affirmative Action for the Rich" sketches the origins of legacy preferences, examines the philosophical issues they raise, outlines the extent of their use today, studies their impact on university fundraising, and reviews their implications for civil rights. In addition, the book outlines two new theories challenging the legality of legacy preferences, examines how a judge might review those claims, and assesses public policy options for curtailing alumni preferences. The book includes chapters by Michael Lind of the New America Foundation; Peter Schmidt of the "Chronicle of Higher Education"; former "Wall Street Journal" reporter Daniel Golden; Chad Coffman of Winnemac Consulting, attorney Tara O'Neil, and student Brian Starr; John Brittain of the University of the District of Columbia Law School and attorney Eric Bloom; Carlton Larson of the University of California--Davis School of Law; attorneys Steve Shadowen and Sozi Tulante; Sixth Circuit Court Judge Boyce F. Martin Jr. and attorney Donya Khalili; and education writer Peter Sacks.
Author |
: Ira Katznelson |
Publisher |
: W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages |
: 272 |
Release |
: 2006-08-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780393347142 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0393347141 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by : Ira Katznelson
A groundbreaking work that exposes the twisted origins of affirmative action. In this "penetrating new analysis" (New York Times Book Review) Ira Katznelson fundamentally recasts our understanding of twentieth-century American history and demonstrates that all the key programs passed during the New Deal and Fair Deal era of the 1930s and 1940s were created in a deeply discriminatory manner. Through mechanisms designed by Southern Democrats that specifically excluded maids and farm workers, the gap between blacks and whites actually widened despite postwar prosperity. In the words of noted historian Eric Foner, "Katznelson's incisive book should change the terms of debate about affirmative action, and about the last seventy years of American history."
Author |
: Ira Katznelson |
Publisher |
: W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages |
: 253 |
Release |
: 2006-07-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780393328516 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0393328511 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Synopsis When Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by : Ira Katznelson
A groundbreaking work that exposes the twisted origins of affirmative action. In this "penetrating new analysis" (New York Times Book Review) Ira Katznelson fundamentally recasts our understanding of twentieth-century American history and demonstrates that all the key programs passed during the New Deal and Fair Deal era of the 1930s and 1940s were created in a deeply discriminatory manner. Through mechanisms designed by Southern Democrats that specifically excluded maids and farm workers, the gap between blacks and whites actually widened despite postwar prosperity. In the words of noted historian Eric Foner, "Katznelson's incisive book should change the terms of debate about affirmative action, and about the last seventy years of American history."
Author |
: Fletcher A. Blanchard |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 211 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781461396390 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1461396395 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis Affirmative Action in Perspective by : Fletcher A. Blanchard
Racism and sexism remain prevalent in societies today. Based on this proven premise, the authors of Affirmative Action in Perspective maintain that a policy of equal opportunity as practiced in America is not a feasible, realistic solution to the "legacy of racial and sexual discrimination". Drs. Blanchard and Crosby have edited a volume which clearly displays their conviction that affirmative action as a policy has the potential to establish a society more equitable than the society we know now. Distinguished contributors to this volume discuss the policy from a level of definition to actual case studies and further, to the theoretical examination of the justice of affirmative action. Throughout the book the urgency of questioning current policies is evident; so too is the need for basic understanding of the realities of injustice which draw the line between the advantaged and the disadvantaged.
Author |
: Jamillah Moore |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 276 |
Release |
: 2005-02-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0786419849 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780786419845 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Race and College Admissions by : Jamillah Moore
Affirmative action was meant to redress the lingering vestiges of the discrimination and exclusion so prominent in America's past and afford underrepresented groups the opportunities most take for granted. Its impact on higher learning has been immeasurable: diversity is part of the mission of most colleges and universities, and exposure to a variety of ethnicities, cultures and perspectives benefits all. Yet institutions are scrambling to reevaluate their mission and methods as courts mandate colorblind admissions and affirmative action is misconstrued and attacked as reverse discrimination, patronizing and insulting to minorities, or simply unnecessary. Diversity has plummeted on many campuses as a result, and elite institutions now struggle to enroll underrepresented groups. Discussions of the controversy reflect little understanding of the role of race in college admissions, ignore the fact that eligibility does not guarantee admission, and falsely cast affirmative action as a policy based on race alone. This assessment of the role of race in college admissions examines misconceptions surrounding affirmative action and the place of race in the admission process. Chapters explore declining diversity; the effect upon professional schools; the historical perspective of the subject; the courts' role in affirmative action; inequities in the admissions process; percentage plans as an alternative; the detrimental results of "colorblind" admissions; and ways to address the problem.
Author |
: J. Edward Kellough |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 191 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1589010892 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781589010895 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding Affirmative Action by : J. Edward Kellough
For some time, the United States has been engaged in a national debate over affirmative action policy. A policy that began with the idea of creating a level playing field for minorities has sparked controversy in the workplace, in higher education, and elsewhere. After forty years, the debate still continues and the issues are as complex as ever. While most Americans are familiar with the term, they may not fully understand what affirmative action is and why it has become such a divisive issue. With this concise and up-to-date introduction, J. Edward Kellough brings together historical, philosophical, and legal analyses to fully inform participants and observers of this debate. Aiming to promote a more thorough knowledge of the issues involved, this book covers the history, legal status, controversies, and impact of affirmative action in both the private and public sectors -- and in education as well as employment. In addition, Kellough shows how the development and implementation of affirmative action policies have been significantly influenced by the nature and operation of our political institutions. Highlighting key landmarks in legislation and court decisions, he explains such concepts as "disparate impact," "diversity management," "strict scrutiny," and "representative bureaucracy." Understanding Affirmative Action probes the rationale for affirmative action, the different arguments against it, and the known impact it has had. Kellough concludes with a consideration of whether or not affirmative action will remain a useful tool for combating discrimination in the years to come. Not just for students in public administration and public policy, this handy volume will be a valuable resource for public administrators, human resource managers, and ordinary citizens looking for a balanced treatment of a controversial policy.
Author |
: John D. Skrentny |
Publisher |
: University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages |
: 327 |
Release |
: 2018-12-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780226216423 |
ISBN-13 |
: 022621642X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis The The Ironies of Affirmative Action by : John D. Skrentny
Affirmative action has been fiercely debated for more than a quarter of a century, producing much partisan literature, but little serious scholarship and almost nothing on its cultural and political origins. The Ironies of Affirmative Action is the first book-length, comprehensive, historical account of the development of affirmative action. Analyzing both the resistance from the Right and the support from the Left, Skrentny brings to light the unique moral culture that has shaped the affirmative action debate, allowing for starkly different policies for different citizens. He also shows, through an analysis of historical documents and court rulings, the complex and intriguing political circumstances which gave rise to these controversial policies. By exploring the mystery of how it took less than five years for a color-blind policy to give way to one that explicitly took race into account, Skrentny uncovers and explains surprising ironies: that affirmative action was largely created by white males and initially championed during the Nixon administration; that many civil rights leaders at first avoided advocacy of racial preferences; and that though originally a political taboo, almost no one resisted affirmative action. With its focus on the historical and cultural context of policy elites, The Ironies of Affirmative Action challenges dominant views of policymaking and politics.