Delta State University

Sociology 101

Spring Semester 2004

 

Writing Assignment No. 1
 

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Due on Tuesday, February 24 at the beginning of class.

 

Write a two-page paper (typed, double-spaced, 10 or 12 point font, 1 inch margins) in response to the following topic:

 

Explain the theoretical basis or justification for affirmative action policies in the U.S.  Do you think affirmative action has been a successful policy in the U.S.?  What evidence supports your position?  Do you think we should continue with affirmative actions programs in the future?  Why or why not?