affirmative action programs in education

Your students will explore the complexities of the debates over affirmative action, analyze the legal justifications from the legal system's highest authorities, and ultimately be able to craft their own understandings and arguments surrounding this policy.

Examines the Louisville, Kentucky court case that officially ended the era of school desegregation.

Explores the history of affirmative action, legislation, programs, policies, and plans put in place to improve the education or employment opportunities for minorities and women.

Recounts the events surrounding a Supreme Court case in which two white applicants who had been rejected by the University of Michigan sued the school for racial preferences, and discusses how the case has impacted affirmative action policies in American schools.

Essays from various sources provide a wide range of opinions on affirmative action, examining the pros and cons and clarifying the issues surrounding it.

Examines the 1973 Supreme Court case in which Alan Bakke charged the University of California with discrimination after he was turned down by the university's medical school, which practiced affirmative action; discusses related court cases and laws; and includes a moot court exercise.

"Chapters explore declining diversity, the effect upon professional schools, the historical perspective of the subject, the courts' role in affirmative action, inequities in the admissions process, percentage plans as an alternative, the detrimental results of 'colorblind' admissions, and ways to address the problem"--Provided by publisher.