While in class on Thursday, we discussed affirmative action. While I understand the ideals behind this action, I agreed with Pete's opinion, that it has not created the best outcome possible. As a woman, I would rather learn that I received a job, not based on the fact that I am a woman, but on merit. I do think that it is important to encourage equality among the sexes. I think that the focus should be on the economic status. I just read an article that said that with the recession, male salaries are continuing to increase over women, African Americans, Hispanics, and other minorities. I think that this should be the main concern.
Of course, as a white woman, I have the ability to say that I will only be discriminated against because of my sex. When looking up white privilege, I found a video from comedian C.K. Louis. While I am not particularly fond of this comedian, he really is honest when discussing white privilege. Here is the video:
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