Which of the following arguments would LEAST likely be advanced by a proponent of affirmative action?
A. Affirmative action policies benefit not only racial minorities, but also women, who make up over half the population.
B. Traditional measures for measuring merit contain subjective biases that work against racial minorities.
C. The goal of a diverse society is one that benefits all members of society, not just the historically disadvantaged.
D. Affirmative action policies have little direct adverse effect on the opportunities available to white men.
E. Any policy that privileges one racial group over another is an unacceptable form of racism.
Answer: E
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