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From: mingus@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (Damballah Wedo)
Newsgroups: soc.feminism
Subject: Re: Affirmative Action is Temporary
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Date: 19 Oct 89 12:59:21 GMT
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> gazit@cs.duke.edu (Hillel) (in <15796@duke.cs.duke.edu>):
> >Most opponents of affirmative action don't seem to realize that
> >AA is a temporary measure.  A kluge, a hack, a patch.  In an ideal
> 
> Would you mind to tell us *when* this temporary measure will be ended?
> (A *date* please.)  If you can't give a date would you mind to explain
> why are you so sure that it is a temporary measures?

The Asian/Pacific Islander affected group (commonly called Orientals) has
achieved a high degree of penetration in the workforce. As a result,
some companies are redirecting their efforts to identify minority candidates
and ensure their representation in the hiring process.

In short, we seem to be reaching a steady state with respect to Asians
coming into the workforce. Which makes less necessary the efforts to make
sure they are represented.

This, I think, is a Good Thing.
-- 
Marcel-Franck Simon             mingus@attunix.ATT.COM, attunix!mingus

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