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Originally Posted by wutamess
That's just it... AA kinda takes the racism slant out of hiring practices by forcing traditionally white establishments to diversify.
I know people think AA isn't right but how else would the playing field be level when (my figures) 90% of CEO's, directors, etc are probably the stereotypical white male who'd otherwise tend to hire their own?
I think AA is a way to level the playing field. It's not so bad that 1-2 black people (out of 100's of jobs being offered) get preferential treatment when their qualifications are just as good as the next man (no matter what color). But if their qualifications are inferior to the other man's then i'd have a problem with that as well.
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It is a very tough situation.
I think the more the older generation leaves the work place, the more chances there will be for advancement for people of different ethnicities and gender. My parents, who are in there 70's, are very old school in that regard.
People, regardless of background, have to realize that it takes hard work to be successful and there aren't any real short cuts to get there.