Affirmative action was designed for the promotion of vocational and educational access to minority groups that are underprivileged. It helped some certain minority group to attend schools or pursue careers they would in normal case, not be able to pursue. Conversely, affirmative action was also seen as reverse discrimination due to its quota-based implementation.
Pros of Affirmative Action
It eliminates stereotyping
People, regardless of their status, are allowed to chase their dreams
Cons of Affirmative Action
It promotes reverse discrimination because a certain minority is favored over others because of their status instead of checking whether they are qualified or not
It lessens achievements obtained by the said minority group because it is assumed that their position is because of the affirmative action rather than skilled based or talent.
Affirmative action is needed today because it has been successful in the past in bridging the gap in employment and wages, promoting diversity, and access to education for the minority group.
Wage gender and race discrimination in the workplace is a form of discrimination that is based on gender and race as it concerns the wage received for work done. While some employers may feel that women should receive lesser wages than their male counterpart even if they are on the same level, some others will pay lesser amount to minority groups and higher to others even though they do the same kind of work.
Employers must prevent these forms of discrimination by first:
1. Creating a diverse work environment where everyone is employed according to merit and regardless of race, gender, or any form of discrimination
2. Subject every act of discrimination in the workplace to severe consequence that may even lead to sack
3. Support campaigns that discourage discrimination of any form for schools and other public places
Explanation:
Affirmative action was designed for the promotion of vocational and educational access to minority groups that are underprivileged. It helped some certain minority group to attend schools or pursue careers they would in normal case, not be able to pursue. Conversely, affirmative action was also seen as reverse discrimination due to its quota-based implementation.
Pros of Affirmative Action
It eliminates stereotyping
People, regardless of their status, are allowed to chase their dreams
Cons of Affirmative Action
It promotes reverse discrimination because a certain minority is favored over others because of their status instead of checking whether they are qualified or not
It lessens achievements obtained by the said minority group because it is assumed that their position is because of the affirmative action rather than skilled based or talent.
Affirmative action is needed today because it has been successful in the past in bridging the gap in employment and wages, promoting diversity, and access to education for the minority group.
Wage gender and race discrimination in the workplace is a form of discrimination that is based on gender and race as it concerns the wage received for work done. While some employers may feel that women should receive lesser wages than their male counterpart even if they are on the same level, some others will pay lesser amount to minority groups and higher to others even though they do the same kind of work.
Employers must prevent these forms of discrimination by first:
1. Creating a diverse work environment where everyone is employed according to merit and regardless of race, gender, or any form of discrimination
2. Subject every act of discrimination in the workplace to severe consequence that may even lead to sack
3. Support campaigns that discourage discrimination of any form for schools and other public places
