Affirmative action, as defined by Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, is "an active effort to improve the employment or educational opportunities of members of minority groups and women." This sounds like a very positive thing, however in its course of action, it causes reverse discrimination against groups, which are not protected under the provision. Since affirmative action creates opportunities for those who are characterized as "less fortunate", it therefore hinders the opportunities for others qualified individuals. When …showed first 75 words of 1328 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1328 total…help to eliminate reverse discrimination. Everyone is granted the opportunity to advance as high as they wish today. It is up to us as individuals to determine how high we actually go. We should no longer rely on governmental programs to shelter us and help push us through the system. Affirmative action should therefore be eliminated to enable those people who actually deserve the position the right to have that position. Bibliography www.affirmativeaction.com