Stephen L. Carter

Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby

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ISBN 13:
9780465068692
author:
Stephen L. Carter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Basic Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
1991
Pages:
300
Dimensions:
20.32 x 13.11 x 1.83 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, African-American Studies,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£21.65

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Stephen L. Carter's Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby is a thought-provoking exploration of racial preference and its impact on society. As a beneficiary of affirmative action himself, the author provides a unique perspective on this contentious issue. Carter argues that affirmative action, as it is currently practiced, often fails to promote true equality and instead reinforces racist stereotypes. He believes that these programs should return to their core purpose: providing educational opportunities for those who might not otherwise have access to them. By doing so, the author suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups can be held to the same standards as anyone else. This book offers a candid analysis of affirmative action and its effects on black professionals and intellectuals. Carter's personal story serves as a point of departure for his incisive examination of this complex issue.

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