Affirmative action is not a viable long-term solution to racial representation on college campuses

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Pro: Eventually, the proportions of each race enrolled in college will shift and the system will have to constantly change to reach its targets.

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Con: A temporary affirmative action policy will result in a dramatically different admissions and hiring landscape for years after the policy is officially in place.

Should affirmative action be required in college admissions?

Affirmative action is not a viable long-term solution to racial representation on college campuses

Pros

Cons

Eventually, the proportions of each race enrolled in college will shift and the system will have to constantly change to reach its targets.

A temporary affirmative action policy will result in a dramatically different admissions and hiring landscape for years after the policy is officially in place.

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Affirmative action is not a viable long-term solution to racial representation on college campuses

Pro claim 1

Eventually, the proportions of each race enrolled in college will shift and the system will have to constantly change to reach its targets.

Con claim 1

A temporary affirmative action policy will result in a dramatically different admissions and hiring landscape for years after the policy is officially in place.