Affirmative Action

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Wasn't AA put into place because racist business owners weren't hiring blacks? I don't see why the concept is repugnant.

[CrossLOPER]

Wasn't AA put into place because racist business owners weren't hiring blacks? I don't see why the concept is repugnant.

It was apparently a good intention, but went badly when people who had no skill or wish to perform their jobs were being hired. Sometimes, misconduct and rudeness would be overlooked. The result is irritation for everyone.

Edit: lalallaalaalallaalalaala Friday.

[Major Robert Dump]

Wasn't AA put into place because racist business owners weren't hiring blacks? I don't see why the concept is repugnant.

As I understood it in its original form, yes. But then it morphed into businesses and schools requiring quotas based on race to ensure they were not accused of being institionally racist. AA as a defensive body to keep racism/sexism in employers, agencies and schools in check is fine. The idea is to make sure people aren't being denied based on race or sex. Quotas institute the very thing AA is meant to stop.