That's why I support affirmative action that's based on both class and race.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Affirmative action should consider both class and race to be effective.
- In plain terms
- Support affirmative action that looks at both race and economic class.
- What can you take from it?
- Effective affirmative action addresses both racial and class barriers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should affirmative action focus on class or race?
- How can policy address both?
Another view
The quote does not explain how to balance race and class criteria.
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