The Legal System
Once used to enforce racial discrimination, the legal system went on to enforce equal rights for all Americans. Particularly, Supreme Court decisions involving desegregation in schools and interracial marriage helped to change the landscape of race in America. Today, the legality of issues such as affirmative action and racial profiling continue to be discussed both in and outside of court.
The Affirmative Action Debate: Five Concerns
Is affirmative action really necessary? Better yet, is reverse discrimination an actual problem? Decades after affirmative action was introduced, debates about its pros and cons live on. Learn who benefits most from affirmative action in college admissions and what impact banning affirmative action in certain states has had. Do race-based preferences have a future in America?
Is affirmative action really necessary? Better yet, is reverse discrimination an actual problem? Decades after affirmative action was introduced, debates about its pros and cons live on. Learn who benefits most from affirmative action in college admissions and what impact banning affirmative action in certain states has had. Do race-based preferences have a future in America?
Ricci v. DeStefano: A Case of Reverse Discrimination?
A group of white firefighters alleged that the city of New Haven, Conn., discriminated against them when it threw out a test that they passed at a 50% greater rate than blacks. Performance on the test was the basis for promotion. By discarding the test, the city prevented eligible white firefighters from advancing. Does this case, known as Ricci v. DeStefano, constitute reverse discrimination?
A group of white firefighters alleged that the city of New Haven, Conn., discriminated against them when it threw out a test that they passed at a 50% greater rate than blacks. Performance on the test was the basis for promotion. By discarding the test, the city prevented eligible white firefighters from advancing. Does this case, known as Ricci v. DeStefano, constitute reverse discrimination?
Affirmative Action Bans in Universities: Who Gains?
How have affirmative action bans in California, Texas and Florida affected student enrollment in public universities in those states? Enrollment of white students has declined following affirmative action’s demise. On the other hand, Asian American enrollment has risen dramatically while black and Latino enrollment has dipped. How can the playing field be leveled?
How have affirmative action bans in California, Texas and Florida affected student enrollment in public universities in those states? Enrollment of white students has declined following affirmative action’s demise. On the other hand, Asian American enrollment has risen dramatically while black and Latino enrollment has dipped. How can the playing field be leveled?
Contemporary Affirmative Action: An Overview of Legislation
Debates have raged for years about the pros and cons of race-based preferences. But what’s the state of contemporary affirmative action, and is it helping to end discrimination? A review of recent laws and Supreme Court decisions involving affirmative action paints a picture.
Debates have raged for years about the pros and cons of race-based preferences. But what’s the state of contemporary affirmative action, and is it helping to end discrimination? A review of recent laws and Supreme Court decisions involving affirmative action paints a picture.
Top 10 Racist Supreme Court Rulings
The nation relies on the Supreme Court not only to interpret the law but also to serve as a moral compass as sorts. Unfortunately, the high court hasn’t always delivered the best decisions. Take a look at some of the most offensive rulings the high court has made involving race relations.
The nation relies on the Supreme Court not only to interpret the law but also to serve as a moral compass as sorts. Unfortunately, the high court hasn’t always delivered the best decisions. Take a look at some of the most offensive rulings the high court has made involving race relations.
Profile of Thurgood Marshall: First Black on the Supreme Court
When President Lyndon Johnson appointed Thurgood Marshall to serve on the Supreme Court, history was made. Marshall earned the distinction of being the first African American to sit on the high court. Discover Marshall’s major contributions to the world of law.
When President Lyndon Johnson appointed Thurgood Marshall to serve on the Supreme Court, history was made. Marshall earned the distinction of being the first African American to sit on the high court. Discover Marshall’s major contributions to the world of law.