Reverse Discrimination Case

A U.S. government office is looking into a complaint from a white-male, applicant who is claiming reverse discrimination because of denied admission to a university. The applicant states that the university would have admitted him if he were a girl or a minority, with the same grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities. The university spokesperson said they do not number admissions. They look at the academic record, leadership, extracurricular activities, whether or not they are first generation, and take into account the economic background. The university president says he is confident the college will win the admissions case, saying the university complies with the letter of the law on college admissions. After completing the assignments in this module, ask yourself what your opinion is of "reverse discrimination" and what laws relate to that understanding, such as affirmative action.

A U.S. government office is looking into a complaint from a white-male, applicant who is claiming reverse discrimination because of denied admission to a university. The applicant states that the university would have admitted him if he were a girl or a minority, with the same grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities. The university spokesperson said they do not number admissions. They look at the academic record, leadership, extracurricular activities, whether or not they are first generation, and take into account the economic background. The university president says he is confident the college will win the admissions case, saying the university complies with the letter of the law on college admissions. After completing the assignments in this module, ask yourself what your opinion is of "reverse discrimination" and what laws relate to that understanding, such as affirmative action.