It has been my experience that AA cuts two ways.
One it allows minorities employment opportunities but also creates doubts as to their abilities. I have heard people make comments such as "Is that Women/Black/Hispanic/ect qualified for that job or did He/She get the job to meet the minority hiring quota?"
These are real concerns. I believe AA undermines the dedication of many people who have worked hard to reach a goal, Minority or White.
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