Affirmative Action
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RUNNING HEAD: Critique of ADA and Affirmative Action Paper
Critique of ADA and Affirmative Action Pap
BSHS/422
September 23, 2011
RUNNING HEAD: Critique of ADA and Affirmative Action Paper
Abstract
The following paper reflects the advantages and disadvantages of “Affirmative Action” and the “American Disability Act”. The paper will discuss the differences between the two and how they have influenced society.
RUNNING HEAD: Critique of ADA and Affirmative Action Paper
In 1961 the term Affirmative Action was introduced to the world by John F. Kennedy. During a time of racial inequality the act was put in place to improve employment and educational discrimination. Affirmative Action focused on the same equal rights for minorities that whites have; the same employment, education, and career advancements. During that time financial aid and scholarship funding was only given to non- minorities. Some believed it to be a secret society that only whites could benefit from. In the beginning stages affirmative action was envisioned as a temporary remedy (Brunner, para.4). Problems began to arise quickly. Doors were opening for minorities, but started closing for Caucasians. Most people think that only African Americans are protected under Affirmative Action. All minorities are protected because the law does not separate one minority from another.
The American Disability Act was created in 1990 and signed in by President Bush senior. The act prohibits the discrimination of people with disabilities. The act protects anyone who suffers from physical or mental disabilities that prohibits them keeping a job. Employment, public entities, public accommodations, telecommunications and miscellaneous provisions are the five titles that the ADA focused on. Employment provided job, job training, and compensation. Public transportation such as “Amtrak” has been provided for use of the disabled. telecommunications devices have been improved and hearing devices...
Critique of ADA and Affirmative Action Pap
BSHS/422
September 23, 2011
RUNNING HEAD: Critique of ADA and Affirmative Action Paper
Abstract
The following paper reflects the advantages and disadvantages of “Affirmative Action” and the “American Disability Act”. The paper will discuss the differences between the two and how they have influenced society.
RUNNING HEAD: Critique of ADA and Affirmative Action Paper
In 1961 the term Affirmative Action was introduced to the world by John F. Kennedy. During a time of racial inequality the act was put in place to improve employment and educational discrimination. Affirmative Action focused on the same equal rights for minorities that whites have; the same employment, education, and career advancements. During that time financial aid and scholarship funding was only given to non- minorities. Some believed it to be a secret society that only whites could benefit from. In the beginning stages affirmative action was envisioned as a temporary remedy (Brunner, para.4). Problems began to arise quickly. Doors were opening for minorities, but started closing for Caucasians. Most people think that only African Americans are protected under Affirmative Action. All minorities are protected because the law does not separate one minority from another.
The American Disability Act was created in 1990 and signed in by President Bush senior. The act prohibits the discrimination of people with disabilities. The act protects anyone who suffers from physical or mental disabilities that prohibits them keeping a job. Employment, public entities, public accommodations, telecommunications and miscellaneous provisions are the five titles that the ADA focused on. Employment provided job, job training, and compensation. Public transportation such as “Amtrak” has been provided for use of the disabled. telecommunications devices have been improved and hearing devices...