Almost half a century after the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, many African-Americans have
succeeded in achieving great success economically and educationally, although many
disparities remain among the races. Increasingly, attention has turned to desperately poor
people of all races who suffer from poor educational and employment opportunities. Should we
develop more special programs for all underprivileged classes, regardless of race, to assist
them in achieving better educations and employment? Should the poor white children of rural
Appalachia receive as much attention as poor black children?
What will be an ideal response?
1. Develop ethical arguments that affirmative action programs should no longer be based
on race or national origin, but rather on class. Include some explanation for how you
would identify the class(es) deserving of affirmative action. Then develop critiques of
your arguments, using ethical reasoning.
2. Certain racial minorities have been singled out in the last few decades for special
treatment in affirmative action programs. If these programs are continued in the future,
how should we identify which races should benefit? Is there a correlation between race
and class that you consider relevant in these decisions? Develop ethical arguments to
support your answers.
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