List three arguments that have been used by opponents of Affirmative Action



What will be an ideal response?


ANS: Possible answers:It
stigmatizes women and minorities who succeed.
It is no longer necessary.
It creates reverse discrimination against men and whites.
It does not help the truly disadvantaged.

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