Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Affirmative Action Discussion

part one

Introduction

Opponents of affirmative action cite several reasons for opposing it. Affirmative action, they say, is reverse discrimination and, as such, is both illegal and immoral. The people benefiting from affirmative action are less qualified than many of the whites with whom they compete for employment and college admissions. In addition, opponents say, affirmative action implies that the people benefiting from it need extra help and thus are indeed less qualified. This implication stigmatizes the groups benefiting from affirmative action.

Your Tasks

Task 1 – Original Post

Please answer the following questions given the above introduction and what we have learned about affirmative action:

1. Do you agree with the tenets of affirmative action? Explain why or why not. 8 points
2. What are other ways to promote equity and equality in schools and workplaces? 8 points
3. Your post needs to be at least 400 words. 2 points
4. Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. 2 points
5. 1. Respond to at least 2 classmate’s posts. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with their opinion and why. 10 points

   Part two

   About the Paradox

   Please view the below video and read the article “Why Hispanic-Americans live longer: the mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades” (Links to an external site.). You may also conduct your own personal research into this topic in order to better grasp the trends of the paradox.

   Your Task

   For this assignment, you will be answering the following question:

   • What is the Latino Paradox? (3 points)
   • What are factors contributing to the Latino Paradox? (12 points)
     • Describe at least two ways in which the Social Ecologic Model (intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, political spheres) relate to this topic when conducting your answer. (5 points)
     • 250 words