Affirmative Action and the importance of Diversity in the Workplace
In this paper, we will discuss Affirmative Action and the importance of diversity in the workplace. It is our contention in this paper to show that Affirmative Action is needed to overcome past injustices or eliminate the effects of those injustices. We will show that Affirmative Action creates more equality for all persons, even if temporary injustice to some individuals may result. It is also important to point out that raising the employment level of protected group members will benefit U.S. society in the long run, and that if properly used, affirmative action does not discriminate against males or non-minorities. We need to remember that when it comes to affirmative action, goals indicate progress needed, not quotas.
