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EP7: Should We Support Affirmative Action? (On Pojman’s Case Against Affirmative Action)

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Government Responsibility for Historical Injustices and Affirmative Action

The chapter delves into the government's role in addressing historical injustices like slavery and segregation, questioning its complicity in perpetuating harm through inaction. It explores the wealth disparities between black and white Americans, discussing the possibility of redistribution to rectify past inequalities and the skepticism towards affirmative action programs.

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