The Nifty Nine Arguments Against Affirmative Action in Higher Education.
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| Title: | The Nifty Nine Arguments Against Affirmative Action in Higher Education. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Fish, Stanley |
| Source: | Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Spr 2000 (27):79-81. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 3 |
| Publication Date: | 2000 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Equal Education, Higher Education, Nondiscriminatory Education, Racial Bias |
| ISSN: | 1077-3711 |
| Abstract: | Responds to nine common arguments against affirmative action, providing facts about each one. The arguments are that affirmative action is not needed; it is not working; it is not fair; it is not merit; it is reverse racism; it is group-think; it is quotas; it lowers self-esteem; and it provokes race consciousness. (SM) |
| Entry Date: | 2000 |
| Accession Number: | EJ605991 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Responds to nine common arguments against affirmative action, providing facts about each one. The arguments are that affirmative action is not needed; it is not working; it is not fair; it is not merit; it is reverse racism; it is group-think; it is quotas; it lowers self-esteem; and it provokes race consciousness. (SM) |
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| ISSN: | 1077-3711 |
