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The Affirmative Action Myth
Why Blacks Don't Need Racial Preferences to Succeed
Book • 2025
Jason Riley's "The Affirmative Action Myth" presents a critical examination of affirmative action policies in the United States.
Riley argues that these policies, implemented with the goal of promoting racial equality, have instead created unintended negative consequences.
He contends that affirmative action has primarily benefited upper-class Black Americans while leaving behind those in lower socioeconomic brackets.
The book uses historical data and economic analysis to support its claims, suggesting that progress for Black Americans was more significant before the widespread adoption of affirmative action.
Riley proposes a shift towards colorblind policies, emphasizing individual merit and opportunity over race-based preferences.
Ultimately, the book challenges readers to reconsider the effectiveness and long-term impact of affirmative action on racial equality.
Riley argues that these policies, implemented with the goal of promoting racial equality, have instead created unintended negative consequences.
He contends that affirmative action has primarily benefited upper-class Black Americans while leaving behind those in lower socioeconomic brackets.
The book uses historical data and economic analysis to support its claims, suggesting that progress for Black Americans was more significant before the widespread adoption of affirmative action.
Riley proposes a shift towards colorblind policies, emphasizing individual merit and opportunity over race-based preferences.
Ultimately, the book challenges readers to reconsider the effectiveness and long-term impact of affirmative action on racial equality.
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