Based on the definition of affirmative action, does the policy also include white students of lower socioeconomic backgrounds?
It may involve them as well, but the inclusiveness of affirmative action as it relates to employment looks at the composition of the workforce as it relates to the marketplace. Some organizations may establish goals respective to different job groups, and put into place a recruitment process to diversify the applicant pool, thereby increasing the chances of an underrepresented group to compete for the job. As it relates to the college admission side, universities in this country have a right to determine, as noted in the 2003 Supreme Court ruling, how they will admit students to the university. Universities determine the criteria and how it’s going to be used. Race may be a factor, but not the determining factor. But race does end up being the determining factor, instead of financial need. Wouldn’t basing preferences on socioeconomic factors make it more equitable to both black and white financially disadvantaged groups? It’s important to keep in mind that racism, sexism, homophobia an
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- Does Westmont have an affirmative action policy or program to increase its diversity? Are all students of color recipients of affirmative action policies or programs?
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