The Case for Affirmative Action on Campus - Concepts of Equity, Considerations for Practice (Paperback, New)

* Marshalls the arguments for affirmative action* Offers strategies for actionWhy is affirmative action under attack? What were the policy s original purposes, and have they been achieved? What are the arguments being arrayed against it? And for all stakeholders concerned about equity and diversity on campus what s the way forward, politically, legally, and practically?The authors explore the historical context, the philosophical and legal foundations of affirmative action, present contemporary attitudes to the issue on and off campus, and uncover the tactics and arguments of its opponents. They conclude by offering strategies to counter the erosion of affirmative action, change the basis of the discourse, and coordinate institutional support to foster inclusive college environments and multi-ethnic campus communities.This book analyzes the ideological and legal construction of colorblind legislation that has led to the "de facto" exclusion of people of color from institutions of higher education. It addresses the role of the courts in affecting affirmative action in higher education as a workplace and place of study. It documents the under-representation of collegians of color and presents research on student opinion on race-based policies at two- and four-year institutions. It details the pervasiveness of the affirmative action debate across educational sectors and the status of race among myriad factors considered in college admissions. Finally, it considers affirmative action as a pipeline issue and in the light of educational policy."

General

Imprint:	Stylus Publishing Llc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	Zamani-Gallaher, Eboni M. • O'Neil Green, Denise • Stovall, David O. • Brown II, M. Christopher
Dimensions:	226 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	350
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-57922-103-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General
LSN:	1-57922-103-3
Barcode:	9781579221034

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