Part 1 of Essay
, the most heatedly debated topic of the civil rights movement, brings to the table many theories about its merit and effectiveness. "" was a phrase first coined by then-President John F. Kennedy. His intention was that "" would ensure job applicants would be treated "without regard to their race, creed, color, or nation ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... in the first place (Jackson 173)." If an unfair advantage in unnecessary, then what purpose does serve? Whether a person agrees or disagrees with the idea of , it must be admitted the basis of the policy is one of unfair advantages based on race or gender. When the Civil Rights Act was passed, its spirit was not one of reverse discrimination but off getting employers to consider applicants objectively in filling jobs within their companies (Pasour 2). How can "equal rights" be in effect when a more qualifi ....