Affirmative Action And Women In Public Education

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...problem of gender based affirmative action programs in public education The question of whether or not affirmative action is a justifiable measure of compensation for past wrongs, has plagued man since its inception. The thinking behind the policy of racial and gender preference which has been followed in America for approximately a quarter of a century is best clarified by former Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun's famous dictum that, "In order to get beyond racism, we must first take race into account" (cited in Puddington, 1995, p.21). Similarly, when discussing women's issues, gender must be considered. The woman's role in society has evolved to some extent but females still are subject to blatant discrimination. Their roles as housewives, prostitutes, exotic dancers and waitresses has further exacerbated stereotypical models which have not yet been replaced by professions that would render their minds comparable to that of a white male. In other words, women seem to be able to get ahead in some occupations, but...

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