Affirmative Action and Inter-Ethnic Relationships

Inter-Ethnic Relations

Affirmative Action II
Read "Affirmative Action is Racist" by Charles Murray and "Affirmative Action is Not Racist" by Herman Schwartz

What have you heard about regarding the affirmative action debates in politics? Which of these two arguments seems more convincing to you and why?

Affirmative Action II
Read "Blacks in the Cities: No Time to Wait" (317-320) and "A Chance to Act Affirmatively" by Bryan K. Fair (327-344)

Why does Fair criticize the notion of "color blindness?" What do you think he offers as another way to approach racial diversity besides trying to ignore that it exists? Did his argument for affirmative action seem convincing to you?

Admission Goals of Menlo School
Mrs. Jeffers and Mrs. Schiavenza will be coming to our class to discuss why admitting a diverse student body is a high priority for the admissions department.

Inter-Ethnic Relationships
Read "Taking America's Pulse II: A Survey of Intergroup Relations."

Analyze the summary and tables in this survey and be prepared to discuss your observations and analysis of the statistics.