Affirmative Action in Perspective - Softcover

Blanchard, Fletcher A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3540969713 ISBN 13: 9783540969716

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540969713
• ISBN 13: 9783540969716
• Binding: Paperback