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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Race Relations

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Mary is a high school senior just beginning to apply to colleges. Since she is Hispanic, three colleges have already contacted her about applying with the hope of increasing their diversity on campus. What are these schools practicing?

Pluralism
Civil rights
Segregation
Affirmative action
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Answer: D - Schools that recruit minorities are practicing affirmative action. This highly debated practice seeks to increase diversity in education and the work place. Affirmative action practices have allowed minorities to achieve success in areas that were previously closed to them. Affirmative action is opposed by those who believe that giving an advantage to minorities means taking opportunities away from others.

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