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March 31 Power of One
Below is a list of URL’s which will give you a start as you prepare for
next Monday’s discussion related to A Power of One. In the US, there is
an indisputable history and present day evidence of racism. One way in which
the U.S. has dealt with racism is through affirmative action. The task is to
explore what event/s initiated affirmative action and what is its cost. Divide
yourselves into two groups. One side is responsible for arguing for affirmative
action and the other against. Both groups should build cost into their argument.
As you prepare your argument, be aware that you should demonstrate an awareness
of the history of affirmative action in this country, e.g. the Bakke case, the
recent U. of Michigan case and the economics of affirmative action that includes
the demographics, and the uniqueness of the problem to the U.S. Divide the tasks
and readings up among your group. Be efficient and this won't be a killer. You
will have 30 minutes to prepare your group’s side of the debate at the
top of the class. Just do your homework on your side and be prepared to share
equal responsibility for carrying the argument. We will also use some time to
discuss the use of on-location shooting in film.
National Public Radio (NPR), Talk of the Nation (2:00 PM ET) - NPR, December 3, 2002 Tuesday
Newsweek, January 27, 2003, U.S. Edition, NATIONAL AFFAIRS; Pg. 30, 3394 words,
What's At Stake, By Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert; With Vanessa Juarez
and Ana Figueroa
Cat Institute Affirmative Action http://www.cato.org/research/civilrights/aff-action.html
Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action, Peter H. Schuck, Brookings Review, Winter 2002
January 1, 2002
Race in America: New Approaches to Bridging the Divide
Transcript of Brookings Forum, Race in America: New Approaches to Bridging the
Divide, on May 7, 1999
May 7, 1999
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Considered Opinion Brookings Review, Winter 2000
January 1, 2000
35 occurrences
United Nations Commission on Human Rights 56th Session, 27 March 2000 (need
to dig deeper to follow results)
http://www.minorityrights.org/International/int_stat_detail.asp?ID=23
Canada’s Creeping Economic Apartheid
http://www.socialjustice.org/pubs/pdfs/release.pdf
The Social & Economic Inclusion of the Roma ( US not only place in need
of action; offers another POV)
http://www.romaniworld.com/ec0103c.htm
A Sustainability site but much information on the reach of discrimination
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modej/modejs.html
Economic Perspectives on affirmative Action
http://www.jointcenter.org/selpaper/econpers.htm
A US Army site that gives 2001 figures on percentages by race and gender. Dig
deeper on the imbalance of membership in armed forces of minorities.
http://www.yuma.army.mil/fy01economic.html
Affirmative action sites
http://www.fairchance.org/links.cfm