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This 6 page paper discusses affirmative action, and argues that it had relatively little impact on the selection of Gillibrand to fill Senator Hillary Clinton’s unexpired term. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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woman. This paper considers that question in the context of affirmative action programs in the public service sector. Discussion Ethics is more than important, it is vital. If there
is any doubt as to whether or not someones actions are ethical, his or her reputation is likely to be irreparably damaged and all their decisions immediately come under scrutiny.
That is the case with the appointment of Kirsten Gillibrand: was her appointment to fill Hillary Clintons senate seat unethical, or perhaps motivated by a need to fulfill some sort
of affirmative action requirement? If there is any single program that has been grossly misunderstood, it is surely Affirmative Action. Because its not clear, its easy to mischaracterize, as has
been done; this has resulted in many states dropping it. In order to understand the situation in New York, it might be instructive to consider what Affirmative Action really is
and what it is not. The American Psychological Association notes that few issues of policy "have served as a better gauge of racial and ethnic divisions among the American
electorate than that of affirmative action" (Affirmative action: Who benefits?, 2009). Numerous studies have indicated that most Americans think affirmative action is synonymous with "quotas, set-asides, and preferential treatment" given
to minorities and women at the "expense of white males" (Affirmative action: Who benefits?, 2009). This issue has apparently cut across the political spectrum with leaders on both left and
right either pressing to review affirmative action or get rid of it entirely (Affirmative action: Who benefits?, 2009). But studies also show that most people dont actually know much about
affirmative action and what it really comprises, or who benefits from it or is hurt by it (Affirmative action: Who benefits?, 2009). Public option on the subject of affirmative action
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