Delta State University
Sociology 101
Fall Semester 2003
Writing Assignment No. 3
Due on Friday, October 31 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?