W 4/3 Velasquez (Reading Packet)

Topic: Discrimination and Affirmative Action

Take Home Quiz #2 due noon, Friday 4/5

1. Why does Clinton think that affirmative action is still necessary? What does Wilson think was unjust about affirmative action?

2. What is the difference between the claim that discrimination is the intentional act of isolated individuals and the claim that it is institutionalized and often unintentional? What bearing do these claims have on arguments for and against affirmative action?

3. What anecdotal and statistical evidence does Velasquez cite to support the claim that there is still widespread discrimination in our society?