Which of the Following Arguments Is Used in Support of Affirmative

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments is used in support of affirmative action?

• A) Affirmative action violates the principle that people be judged as individuals.
• B) Affirmative action benefits those within each preferred group who are already advantaged and need little help.
• C) Affirmative action seeks to remedy the effects of past discrimination by discriminating against others today simply because they belong to nonpreferred groups.
• D) Affirmative action increases intergroup and interracial tension by heightening the saliency of group membership.
• E) People from disadvantaged groups will improve themselves only if they have experience with successful role models in important institutions.

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Definitions:

Statutory Corporation

A corporation created by statute, typically owned by the government, to carry out specific governmental or public functions.

Oppression Remedy

Legal relief available to shareholders or members of a corporation when their rights are unfairly prejudiced or disregarded by others in power within the company.

Derivative Action

A legal mechanism allowing a shareholder to sue or take legal action on behalf of a corporation to protect the corporation's interests.

Shareholders' Agreement

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