The Myth of Affirmative Action

1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-1-80441-092-9
Verlag: Ethics International Press, Inc

Buch, Englisch, 186 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 467 g

Many White people, and some conservative Black people, believe that affirmative action programs are unfairly depriving more deserving Whites of jobs and education opportunities. The author argues that is a myth. For example, University admissions data demonstrates that, despite affirmative action rhetoric, there remains systemic bias against Black students. Sociological data on criminal record, race, and employment, found that White people with a criminal record had a better chance of getting a call back, than Black people without one. Renowned Professor of Social Work Dr Rudolph Alexander Jr. analyses many examples which demonstrate that the claim that affirmative action programs have led to unfair discrimination against White people of equal ability, is a myth. Though not always comfortable reading, the book is an important addition to the literature on equality, diversity, and critical race theory.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Alexander, Rudolph

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Verwaltungsrecht
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gewalt und Diskriminierung: Soziale Aspekte
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde

Über Autor(innen)

Alexander, Rudolph
Dr. Rudolph Alexander Jr. is a Retired Full Professor from Ohio State University, USA