Affirmative Action & California Universities
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19 pages and 14 sources cited in bibliography. Paper presents and argues some alternatives to affirmative action for the California University System. The author feels that as a law, affirmative action is not necessary but as a socio-political theme, it is both relevant and necessary.
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Affirmative Action / Analyzed From A Conflict Perspective
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The problem is discussed from a conflict perspective in this 10 page paper. Several sections look at the problem, analyze data and apply theoretical principals to relevant studies. Solutions to the dilemma of affirmative action are discussed in light of polling data as well as sociological theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Aact.rtf

Affirmative Action / Public & Policy
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A 10 page examination of affirmative action and its failed attempt to serve the public effectively. Includes a brief overview of affirmative action's history and a thorough presentation of both sides of the debate. The writer does not necessarily pick sides per se, but does offer intelligent analytical thought. Bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Affirmative Action / Public Policy # 2
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A 5 page paper arguing for affirmative action. The writer discusses why this policy is necessary for the benefit of our society. Bibliography cites 9 sources.
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Affirmative Action and Equal Protection: An Interpretation of Supreme Court Rulings
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A 7 page overview of the Supreme Court rulings which apply to Affirmative Action and Equal Protection. Includes a discussion of Brown v. Board of Education, Korematsu v. United States, Loving v. Virginia, Palmore v. Sidoti, Plessy v. Ferguson, and Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. Examines the applicability of Justice Blackman's statement in the latter case that 'in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently'. Concludes that our goal of treating everyone equally is a goal whose means of meeting it varies according to the precise societal situation which we are facing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Affirmative Action In Health Care Settings
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This 15 page research paper reports data regarding affirmative action in medical schools and in the delivery of health services. Specific arguments for and against affirmative action admissions policies are discussed. Court cases charging bias against nonminorities are included as are recent legislation and legislative proposals to ban affirmative action policies in university medical school admissions. Bibliography lists 20 references.
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Affirmative Action On Trial / Melvin Urofsky
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An 8 page paper that relates the issue of reverse discrimination to the determinations of Melvin Urofsky in his book of same title. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Urofsky.doc