affirmative action debates

Affirmative action involves policies aiming to increase opportunities for historically marginalized groups, like racial minorities and women, in education and employment. The debate centers on whether these policies promote fairness and diversity or result in unfair advantages for some at the expense of others. Supporters argue it helps correct past discrimination and promotes equal access, while opponents believe it can lead to reverse discrimination and question the fairness of using race or gender as criteria. The ongoing discussion weighs the benefits of diversity and equal opportunity against concerns about fairness and individual merit.