Affirmative Action The intent of affirmative action is good, yet while trying to counteract the effects of slavery, the Jim Crow laws, and discrimination in general, it may actually produce reverse discrimination. As the old adage states, two wrongs don’t make a right. Discriminating against one from a majority is also unfair. Jobs, scholarships, or admission to college should be based on the person’s qualifications, not race. For example, I believe that it …showed first 75 words of 252 total…

…showed last 75 words of 252 total…he must be accepted. I do not rule out outreach programs, which can help the less fortunate to get a higher education. Without helping a minority that has been oppressed for many years, they may never have a chance of improving their socioeconomic status. By providing outreach programs to poorer communities, students can have the opportunity to improve their learning skills and academic performance. Therefore, affirmative action should be abolished because it produces reverse discrimination.