Explain and Analyze the Role of Affirmative Action in the Higher

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Essay

Explain and analyze the role of affirmative action in the higher education process and describe actions taken by the courts with regard to the legality of affirmative action programs.

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Definitions:

Middle-Class Reformers

Individuals typically from the middle economic strata of society who advocate for social, political, or environmental changes, often aiming to address injustices or inefficiencies.

Private Schools

Educational institutions that operate independently of the public school system and are funded through tuition payments and private sources.

Asylums

Historic institutions designed for the care and confinement of individuals with mental illness or disability, often criticized for their conditions and treatment of patients.

Prisons

Institutions designed to securely house individuals who have been convicted of crimes, as part of the criminal justice system.