What Has Been the Result of Affirmative Action Policies in Higher

question 51

Multiple Choice

What has been the result of Affirmative Action policies in higher education?

• A) More minorities are attending college than ever before.
• B) Opponents of the policy argue that the policies give unfair preference to minorities.
• C) Proponents argue affirmative action has leveled the playing field in terms of diversity
• D) all of these

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