Assessing Affirmative Action: Past, Present, and Future.

Murrell, Audrey J.; Jones, Ray

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ERIC Number: EJ550147

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Assessing Affirmative Action: Past, Present, and Future.

Murrell, Audrey J.; Jones, Ray

Journal of Social Issues, v52 n4 p77-92 Win 1996

Examines the impact of affirmative action as to whether the consequences of discrimination have been eliminated and whether measures are in place to prevent discrimination from occurring in the future. Argues that affirmative action has been partially successful, but its ultimate goal has not been reached. Some concerns and limitations in affirmative action assessment are discussed. (GR)

Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Legislation, Criticism, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Personnel Selection, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Racial Relations, Selective Admission

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue topic: "The Affirmative Action Debate: What's Fair in Policy and Programs?"