Have States Been Successful in Addressing the Overrepresentation of Minorities

question 24

Essay

Have states been successful in addressing the overrepresentation of minorities since the 2002 federal mandate? Discuss the progress that has been made over the past decade based on the findings from the National Research Council.

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Definitions:

Privilege

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.

Masculinity

A set of attributes, societies, and roles generally associated with boys and men, particularly involving the demonstration of strength and stoicism.

Aggressive

Characterized by or resulting from a forceful and sometimes overly assertive pursuit of one's goals and interests.

Emotionally Expressive

The ability or tendency to readily communicate emotions, including feelings of happiness, sadness, anger, or love.