the united states of america is succeeful country in implementing affirmative action, followed by malasia,...i think so
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This is an effort to improve educational and employment opportunities of members of minority groups disregarding their race, colour and national origin. Started by John F. Kennedy with the Executive Order 10925, later presidents followed up on the issue.
Should we still talk about affirmative action in this era?
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Simon Kabambi
the united states of america is succeeful country in implementing affirmative action, followed by malasia,...i think so
the united states of america is succeeful country in implementing affirmative action, followed by malasia,...i think so
Rafael Wilson Macaia
i don't think is morally defensible,two wrongs never make right,as it a sort of reverse discrimination
i don't think is morally defensible,two wrongs never make right,as it a sort of reverse discrimination
Rafael Wilson Macaia
It's a reverse discrimination whereby one considers his/her skin colour first,people are not chosen by merit
It's a reverse discrimination whereby one considers his/her skin colour first,people are not chosen by merit
Archie Ncedo
does the policy need to be discontinued after a certain length of time?
does the policy need to be discontinued after a certain length of time?
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Henri Pienaar
in order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is necessary that the path to leadership be visibly open to talented and qualified individuals of every race and ethnicity.
in order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is necessary that the path to leadership be visibly open to talented and qualified individuals of every race and ethnicity.
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Mandisa Bandile
which country has successfully implemented the policy of affirmative action
which country has successfully implemented the policy of affirmative action
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Andy Cullen
I agree with Margaret, opportunity in life should be provided equally to all regardless of the fact that they belong to a minority group or not and should simply be made available by hard work, dedication and desire to succeed, this is not a socialist or communist view but one of equality. Hand outs do not help the unfortunate or the have nots or the minority groups, Simply identifying an individual as a member of a "minority group" is part of the problem. Stop the labels and the excuses, If you want to succeed in life stand up and try harder. The only true lasting help is that of educating people to help them selves.
I agree with Margaret, opportunity in life should be provided equally to all regardless of the fact that they belong to a minority group or not and should simply be made available by hard work, dedication and desire to succeed, this is not a socialist or communist view but one of equality. Hand outs do not help the unfortunate or the have nots or the minority groups, Simply identifying an individual as a member of a "minority group" is part of the problem. Stop the labels and the excuses, If you want to succeed in life stand up and try harder. The only true lasting help is that of educating people to help them selves.
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Dumi Mlambo
but affirmative action policy it become more and more consern becouse only few group of people that are earnig , still the racesm are much contributed.
but affirmative action policy it become more and more consern becouse only few group of people that are earnig , still the racesm are much contributed.
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Dumi Mlambo
do you think cultivating an equal opportunity society has help countries such as SA and USA.
do you think cultivating an equal opportunity society has help countries such as SA and USA.
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Archie Ncedo
i fuly agree with u margaret as it benefit some people over others i think we must all get employed acording to our qulifications and experience not becouse of the skin as i feel that this is indeed racism
i fuly agree with u margaret as it benefit some people over others i think we must all get employed acording to our qulifications and experience not becouse of the skin as i feel that this is indeed racism
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Molly Simons
I agree totally. We should be hired based only on our qualifications and skills. In fact race shouldn't even come into the decision at all, it shouldn't be on applications. I hear of police departments and paramedics lowering the scores needed,for certain groups, to qualify . I don't understand this one bit. That's insulting first of all. Second of all, I want the most qualified people on the police force, as paramedics, firemen, whatever, I don't care what color a persons skin is. That has no bearing at all whatsoever on their job. I don't agree with it for race or for sex. As a woman, I wouldn't want to be hired just because a company is required to hire X amount of women. It's just wrong.
I agree totally. We should be hired based only on our qualifications and skills. In fact race shouldn't even come into the decision at all, it shouldn't be on applications. I hear of police departments and paramedics lowering the scores needed,for certain groups, to qualify . I don't understand this one bit. That's insulting first of all. Second of all, I want the most qualified people on the police force, as paramedics, firemen, whatever, I don't care what color a persons skin is. That has no bearing at all whatsoever on their job. I don't agree with it for race or for sex. As a woman, I wouldn't want to be hired just because a company is required to hire X amount of women. It's just wrong.
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Mmoloki Theo
Students of ENF103F (UNIS); the affirmative action is morally justifiable: in South Africa the system and the act was implemented to redress the balance, and help previously disadvantaged groups (MAJORITY) unlock their potential and achieve their dreams as well. Besides, whites do 8.9% of south African’s population, and the main purpose of Affirmative Action is for a country to reach its full potential. Furthermore, as stated on your study guide “…the opening up of previously closed avenues through the policy of affirmative action made companies perform better since the beneficiaries of such workplace selection viewed their work as a challenge…”.
Students of ENF103F (UNIS); the affirmative action is morally justifiable: in South Africa the system and the act was implemented to redress the balance, and help previously disadvantaged groups (MAJORITY) unlock their potential and achieve their dreams as well. Besides, whites do 8.9% of south African’s population, and the main purpose of Affirmative Action is for a country to reach its full potential. Furthermore, as stated on your study guide “…the opening up of previously closed avenues through the policy of affirmative action made companies perform better since the beneficiaries of such workplace selection viewed their work as a challenge…”.
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Trevor Mabuela
i totally agree with u mmoloki theo,and most of people has viewed this as a threat and this has caused those people who are in office to be selfish in mentordhip.if u check there people are hold office and dnt wana give others an opportunity......
i totally agree with u mmoloki theo,and most of people has viewed this as a threat and this has caused those people who are in office to be selfish in mentordhip.if u check there people are hold office and dnt wana give others an opportunity......
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