Affirmative Action…Why? In the beginning of the 1960’s minorities and women were treated as though they were sub-human. They were thrown in jail for no reason, given stereotypes by the majority, and cursed upon in the streets. An uprising began to occur called the Civil Rights Movement. They called for the fair treatment of all men regardless of race. In the following years, President Lyndon B. Johnson took steps to write what is to …showed first 75 words of 1749 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1749 total…Biskupic) No matter what the arguments, affirmative action is a hinder on America’s working world. Though minorities where socially excluded in the past they are being given opportunities today that where never given to them before. Though minorities ask for equal opportunity, they are willing to take away all the rights of the majority. They ask to have non-discrimination laws, but want preferential treatment from employers. How can you have non-discrimination with preferential treatment?