The Affirmative Action Controversy

Rubinstein, Mitchell H.

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The Affirmative Action Controversy

Mitchell H. Rubinstein

New York Law School; Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations

Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal, Vol. 3, p. 111, 1985-1986
Cardozo Legal Studies Research Paper No. 164

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This Article summarizes the law of affirmative action and argues that affirmative action constitutes reverse discrimination. If equal opportunity were truly the goal, then preference could be given based upon economic status. However, racial classifications should never be used - particularly after you consider this nations history of permitting discrimination.

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Keywords: affirmative action, reverse discrimination, employment discrimination

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Date posted: August 13, 2006

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Rubinstein, Mitchell H., The Affirmative Action Controversy. Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal, Vol. 3, p. 111, 1985-1986; Cardozo Legal Studies Research Paper No. 164. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=923941

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Mitchell H. Rubinstein (Contact Author) New York Law School ( email ) 52 Broadway, 9th Floor New York, NY 10004 United States 212-533-6300 (Phone) 212-995-2347 (Fax) HOME PAGE: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/
Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations ( email ) New Brunswick, NJ United States

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The Affirmative Action Controversy

Mitchell H. Rubinstein

Date posted: August 13, 2006

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Mitchell H. Rubinstein (Contact Author)