The Ethics of Job Discrimination
Compare and contrast the main arguments used to support affirmative action programs. Do you agree or disagree with these arguments? If you disagree with an argument, state clearly which part of the argument you think is wrong, and explain why it is wrong.
Composed of several characteristics from two different British concepts of both positive discrimination and action, affirmative action refers to a set of regulations that aim to support those individuals from disadvantaged groups and have experienced or still experiencing discrimination in different sectors such as employment, income, education, housing and many more (Jain et al. 2015). Some of the objectives that the support of affirmative action have aimed to achieve include: reducing and curbing the indifference in employment and income, fostering multiculturalism, addressing the previous harms, and hindrance again and enhancing education access.
One of the major arguments used to support affirmative action is that it allows for a fair evaluation of members by covering the available social differences. Also, another argument supposes that it ensures that cultural diversity is achieved and maintained in workplaces and other institutions (Jain et al. 2015). Additionally, affirmative action allows poor individuals from parts of the world where there aren’t many chances to succeed if they couldn’t otherwise. In other words, it offers an equal playing field for all.
I concur with these arguments because the impacts of discrimination, regardless of the level being experienced, results in severe mental, physical, and social consequences to the victims. And any step or action that can be taken to correct this unfair act within society, the government of each nation should focus a significant portion of its resources on ensuring it succeeds. Everyone should get equal treatment, especially when it comes to being hired without considering nationality, race, ethnicity, or color.
Reference
Jain, H. C., Sloane, P., & Horwitz, F. (2015). Employment Equity and Affirmative Action: An International Comparison: An International Comparison. Routledge.