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Affirmative action, legislating equality and opportunity, Mary-Lane Kamberg

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-77) and index

index present

Grade 7 to 12

non fiction

Affirmative action

bibliography

Mary-Lane Kamberg

A celebration of the Civil Rights Movement

legislating equality and opportunity

Explores the history of affirmative action, looks at how the laws are applied in the workplace and on college campuses, and considers changing attitudes toward affirmative action practices"Since the 1960s, the United States government has issued executive orders and passed legislation aimed at achieving fair workplace hiring practices. Critics maintain that, in an attempt to ameliorate past injustices, the government has gone too far by practicing affirmative action--what opponents call 'reverse discrimination.' Students can use this book as a guide to the history of affirmative action, crucial moments in the timeline of this cause, and a better understanding of what affirmative action practices may mean for the future"--Provided by the publisher

A level playing field -- New attitudes -- On the job -- On campus -- Backing away from affirmative action

juvenile