Affirmative action (AA) is a policy for social equality in the United States. Research the subject and discuss it with your frie
nds and family to develop your understanding of this topic. Write a report expressing your view on whether the policy has been a success or a failure in the United States. Use examples to support your reasoning.
hat’s the general question addressed by our latest round of reader emails on the subject, who are taking a step back from the more specific areas we’ve tackled so far, such as mismatch theory, the discrimination against high-achieving Asian-Americans, and the stigma felt by some recipients or perceived recipients of affirmative action. This reader criticizes the policy:
