Affirmative Action and Moral Theory of Utilitarianism
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Many organizations have established policies to remedy discrimination in hiring of women and minorities.
Discuss whether or not you feel that affirmative action programs, reverse discrimination, and criteria of comparable worth are appropriate forms of remedy.
How is your response to this assignment consistent with the moral philosophy of Utilitarianism? Explain. If it is not consistent with that philosophy, explain why your philosophy has changed.
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No these are not appropriate form of remedy, but I and perhaps majority of us also feel that there are definitely elements of discrimination in our society. These solutions are type of short cuts but as there is risk that these short cuts may cut us short. The main problem is they are disruptive in nature, the person who became victim of these practices may feel frustrated with the whole system and this leads to various problems related to unfair governance. In the long run every chances are there that people looses faith in system, which may lead to several problems at individual, ...
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