Affirmative Action In Seattle
Beginning of paper
Present efforts to repeal affirmative action are based on several
general misconceptions. One is that our society, having reached a point of
true equality, no longer needs programs that help government recruit and
hire qualified women, people of color, and persons with disabilities.
Unfortunately, ....
Middle of paper
.... affirmative action program does is very
simple: first, it gives City managers and personnel officers a snapshot of
the labor market, so that they are aware of the availability rates for
different groups for a given job classification. Through these availability
rates, the City can determine whether or not women, people of color, or
persons with disabilities are underrepresented in a given job
classification within the work force; second, the City's affirmative action
program encourages managers ....
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