Intoduction Guide!

A Quick Introduction Guide:

1.       Ask yourself: “Why am I interested in the topic? What initially caused me to research the topic?”

The reason I am interested in the topic of Affirmative Action is because I started off my senior year first semester involved in Government and I really enjoy learning about different controversial issues. Affirmative Action stuck out to me the most, and that is why I chose the topic of Affirmative Action.

2.       Then consider how you relate with the topic.

I don’t relate with this topic right now, and hopefully in the future Affirmative Action never affect me either. Affirmative Action programs provide minority groups and women with better job and admission to university opportunities. Yes, I am a woman and this would positively affect me. However, I want everyone to have an equal opportunity. I would not want somebody (who may possibly be under qualified than me) to get a job just because of their skin color or gender.

3.       Once you simply define your relation to the topic, explain a personal experience that elaborates upon your relation to the topic.  

I don’t have any personal experiences with Affirmative Action but I have read about specific court cases in the United States. One court case was about a fire station that hired a black man as a firefighter so that the station could meet quotas. Quotas are a percentage of opportunities that needs to be saved for minority groups. However, in this specific case, the black man that was hired was not as qualified physically as the other man that was applying there as well. People in the community were upset because when it comes to fighting fires and saving lives, people want the most qualified individuals, not just the person of a different background and different skin color. Other U.S court cases are about admission to universities. Many under qualified minorities are accepted to top notch schools because of their skin color. Many schools need to show diversity and meet quotas so they accept minorities. The bad part is that there are other individuals who are qualified for the position, but don’t get accepted.

4.       Lastly, consider the purpose in arguing your topic.  How will you defend your stance?  What will you do to argue your purpose?

My purpose in arguing against Affirmative Action is to make people aware that this actually happens and hopefully someday it can be abolished. I will state that Affirmative Action programs are unfair and they only create reverse discrimination.