On What Basis Might One Argue That Affirmative Action Hurts

question 1

Multiple Choice

On what basis might one argue that affirmative action hurts those it is designed to help?

• A) It ensures minorities are hired on a basis other than their qualifications.
• B) People can always find ways to get around affirmative action policies.
• C) Affirmative action programs could give minorities too many positions.
• D) It is unjust to those who are qualified but not minorities.

---

Definitions:

Age of Viability

The stage of fetal development when the fetus is capable of surviving outside the uterus, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.

Prematurely

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

Maternal Malnutrition

Poor nutritional status of a mother during pregnancy, which can affect fetal development and increase the risk of birth complications.

Neurological Defects

Abnormalities or malfunctions in the nervous system that can lead to various disorders or disabilities.