Monday, December 7, 2009
RJA #15b: Reflection on What You Learned
This English class was definitely more computer based, which is different, but I liked it because the research you ulimately have to do is done a computer, so it makes sense. I learned alot about different search engines, and things that I did not knew existed such as : social bookmarking, text clouds, and other search engines other than google. I will continue to use the website that I learned from the class for other research that I will have to do later on in my studies. I also learned that I don't really like blogging when it comes to doing a research paper, for me it was kind of inconvinent to keep track of my research via web. I would much rather have a hardcopy of my progress, it makes it easier for me to follow.
RJA #15a: Word Cloud
Wordle was not working for me so I used a similar word cloud website
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RJA #14: Annotated Bibliography, Part 2
"Bakke decision." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 21 Nov. 2009
I used this court case because it was relevant to my research paper in which it supported one of my claims for the critics of Affirmative Action, that Affirmative Action causes Reverse Discrimination.
"BalancedPolitics.org - Affirmative Action (Pros & Cons, Arguments For and Against)." BalancedPolitics.org - Free Balanced, Non-Partisan Discussion of Political & Social Issues for Debate (Pros and Cons - Decision Making Politics). Web. 18 Nov. 2009..
The Pro’s and Con’s of Affirmative Action are debated on this source, along with detailed information on each claim. It also gives an overview about Affirmative Action, why it began, and the benefits in keeping Affirmative Action programs, while it also addressed how Affirmative Action can negatively affect society, its beneficiaries, and majority population.
I used some of the arguments that were displayed in this source to help support my evidence on both the proponents and the critics views of Affirmative Action.
Chang, Mitchell J. The Positive Educational Effects of Racial Dive rsity on Campus (2001): 1-13. Educational Resource Information Center. Web. 15 Nov. 2009.
This source was great because it showed the side in which Affirmative Action, as a positive thing, proponents suggests helps create diversity for not only the minority but for the majority population as well. I found this article interesting because it was carried about as a Civil Rights Project from Harvard University.
"Class-Based Affirmative Action." Equality & Education. Web. 22 Nov. 2009..
Equality and Education, an article carried about by the Century Foundation Project, aimed this article on Affirmative Action mending its goals to class based aid rather than race based. It shows that more and more there are disadvantaged kids who cannot afford a high quality education because of their economic background. What this article proposes is that 53% percent of Americans would be in support for class based affirmative action than race based. This article also supports the critics claim that Affirmative Action’s beneficiaries should be those with economic problems, because as higher education is become expensive these are the people that would benefit largely from this help.
Eisaguirre, Lynne. Affirmative Action A Reference Handbook. Santa Barbara: ABC-Clio Inc, 1999. Print.
This print publication shows an overview of Affirmative Action since its beginnings during the Civil Rights and Women’s movement of the 1960’s. It showcases both the proponents and critics argument that government policies can readdress gender and racial inequality. This book includes information on women, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans as it highlights the most critical issues regarding Affirmative Action at the Federal and State levels today. It also includes sources on major laws and cases involving Affirmative Action, as well as a directory of organizations and agencies that deal with discrimination complaints.
Lynee Eisaguiree is an attorney, author, and entrepreneur who helps organizations solve employee relation problems through training, speaking, and consulting. She is also author of another book, Sexual Harassment Second Edition.
Elfman, Lois. Minority and Low-Income Students Suffer the Most as College Wealth Gap Widens (2009). Diverse Issues in Higher Education. 15 Jan. 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2009..
The States have not made a conscious decision to disinvest in term of higher education, because when the States budgets are constricted so does the budget of higher education. The impacted that this has had is on low income minority students at public universities and community college students. This article suggests that their should be more emphasis on low income minority students so that they will have the resources available to them that will ensure them success.
This source was relevant to show how the gap between economic struggles backgrounds and the costs of higher education had become an increasing problem with low income minorities. This information is also relevant to show that critics believe in aid being grated to students of low financial background or by merit I do agree that the high cost of higher education have made it harder for students who because of their economic background cannot afford a quality education as their counterparts.
I used this court case because it was relevant to my research paper in which it supported one of my claims for the critics of Affirmative Action, that Affirmative Action causes Reverse Discrimination.
"BalancedPolitics.org - Affirmative Action (Pros & Cons, Arguments For and Against)." BalancedPolitics.org - Free Balanced, Non-Partisan Discussion of Political & Social Issues for Debate (Pros and Cons - Decision Making Politics). Web. 18 Nov. 2009.
The Pro’s and Con’s of Affirmative Action are debated on this source, along with detailed information on each claim. It also gives an overview about Affirmative Action, why it began, and the benefits in keeping Affirmative Action programs, while it also addressed how Affirmative Action can negatively affect society, its beneficiaries, and majority population.
I used some of the arguments that were displayed in this source to help support my evidence on both the proponents and the critics views of Affirmative Action.
Chang, Mitchell J. The Positive Educational Effects of Racial Dive rsity on Campus (2001): 1-13. Educational Resource Information Center. Web. 15 Nov. 2009.
This source was great because it showed the side in which Affirmative Action, as a positive thing, proponents suggests helps create diversity for not only the minority but for the majority population as well. I found this article interesting because it was carried about as a Civil Rights Project from Harvard University.
"Class-Based Affirmative Action." Equality & Education. Web. 22 Nov. 2009.
Equality and Education, an article carried about by the Century Foundation Project, aimed this article on Affirmative Action mending its goals to class based aid rather than race based. It shows that more and more there are disadvantaged kids who cannot afford a high quality education because of their economic background. What this article proposes is that 53% percent of Americans would be in support for class based affirmative action than race based. This article also supports the critics claim that Affirmative Action’s beneficiaries should be those with economic problems, because as higher education is become expensive these are the people that would benefit largely from this help.
Eisaguirre, Lynne. Affirmative Action A Reference Handbook. Santa Barbara: ABC-Clio Inc, 1999. Print.
This print publication shows an overview of Affirmative Action since its beginnings during the Civil Rights and Women’s movement of the 1960’s. It showcases both the proponents and critics argument that government policies can readdress gender and racial inequality. This book includes information on women, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans as it highlights the most critical issues regarding Affirmative Action at the Federal and State levels today. It also includes sources on major laws and cases involving Affirmative Action, as well as a directory of organizations and agencies that deal with discrimination complaints.
Lynee Eisaguiree is an attorney, author, and entrepreneur who helps organizations solve employee relation problems through training, speaking, and consulting. She is also author of another book, Sexual Harassment Second Edition.
Elfman, Lois. Minority and Low-Income Students Suffer the Most as College Wealth Gap Widens (2009). Diverse Issues in Higher Education. 15 Jan. 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2009.
The States have not made a conscious decision to disinvest in term of higher education, because when the States budgets are constricted so does the budget of higher education. The impacted that this has had is on low income minority students at public universities and community college students. This article suggests that their should be more emphasis on low income minority students so that they will have the resources available to them that will ensure them success.
This source was relevant to show how the gap between economic struggles backgrounds and the costs of higher education had become an increasing problem with low income minorities. This information is also relevant to show that critics believe in aid being grated to students of low financial background or by merit I do agree that the high cost of higher education have made it harder for students who because of their economic background cannot afford a quality education as their counterparts.
Monday, November 16, 2009
RJA #13b: Annotated Bibliography, Part 1–
Suinn, Richard M. "Documenting the Positive Case for Affirmative Action." Analyses of Social Issues & Public Policy 1.1 (2001): 89. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 14 Nov. 2009.
Affirmative action is under intense scrunity and attack across the nation. One historical rationale for affirmative action is the need to redress past discriminatory activities that prevented ethnic minorities from equal access. This article presents the new argument that increasing diversity can benefit the nonminority population. Briefly reviewed are findings relating to academic and intellectual outcomes as well as health outcomes.
“AP Interview: Obama on Affirmative Action”. Online Video. 02 July 2009. 15 November 2009. < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1flZFbZiB4&feature=related>
President Barack Obama said the Supreme Court had 'moved the ball' on affirmative action in a decision favoring white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., but added the court had not ruled out the use of racial preferences in the future. Here President Obama talks about an affirmative action in which all people regardless of race should receive the same benefits.
Chang, Mitchell J. The Positive Educational Effects of Racial Diversity on Campus (2001): 1-13. Educational Resource Information Center. Web. 15 Nov. 2009.
This study examined links between racial diversity on college campuses and positive educational outcomes.This study used data from a 1985 freshman survey and the 1989 follow-up of the same students. The survey examined demographics, high school experiences, college expectations, values, attitudes, life goals, self-confidence, and career aspirations.Overall, campus diversity had a small but significant positive impact on students' college experiences. Both socializing across racial lines and discussing issues of race were reported as positive educational experiences.
Taylor, Betty Jeanne Wolfe. "Why White Students Need to Learn About Their Own Race." Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 27 Nov. 2008: 19. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2009.
The author reflects on why White students need to learn about their own race. She recounts her experience of checking out books at her college library when a Black student asked her about a book she was holding titled "White Guys," by Fred Pfeil. The author suggests that a positive White racial identity and awareness of White privilege are necessary to stop racism at predominantly White institutions.
Affirmative action is under intense scrunity and attack across the nation. One historical rationale for affirmative action is the need to redress past discriminatory activities that prevented ethnic minorities from equal access. This article presents the new argument that increasing diversity can benefit the nonminority population. Briefly reviewed are findings relating to academic and intellectual outcomes as well as health outcomes.
“AP Interview: Obama on Affirmative Action”. Online Video. 02 July 2009. 15 November 2009. < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1flZFbZiB4&feature=related>
President Barack Obama said the Supreme Court had 'moved the ball' on affirmative action in a decision favoring white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., but added the court had not ruled out the use of racial preferences in the future. Here President Obama talks about an affirmative action in which all people regardless of race should receive the same benefits.
Chang, Mitchell J. The Positive Educational Effects of Racial Diversity on Campus (2001): 1-13. Educational Resource Information Center. Web. 15 Nov. 2009.
This study examined links between racial diversity on college campuses and positive educational outcomes.This study used data from a 1985 freshman survey and the 1989 follow-up of the same students. The survey examined demographics, high school experiences, college expectations, values, attitudes, life goals, self-confidence, and career aspirations.Overall, campus diversity had a small but significant positive impact on students' college experiences. Both socializing across racial lines and discussing issues of race were reported as positive educational experiences.
Taylor, Betty Jeanne Wolfe. "Why White Students Need to Learn About Their Own Race." Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 27 Nov. 2008: 19. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2009.
The author reflects on why White students need to learn about their own race. She recounts her experience of checking out books at her college library when a Black student asked her about a book she was holding titled "White Guys," by Fred Pfeil. The author suggests that a positive White racial identity and awareness of White privilege are necessary to stop racism at predominantly White institutions.
RJA #13a: Field Research Report
For my field research I did a survey. In this survey I gave a brief description of what affirmative action was and asked the students to circle if they were either female or male, and to identify their race. I then asked two questions which were as follows:
1. Do you support affirmative action programs?
Yes
No
2. Do you believe affirmative action programs create reverse discrimination?
Yes
No
Total participants= 19
Total Females= 8
Of those females: 2 Hispanic
1 Black/White
1 Asian
4 White
50% of females were in favor of affirmative action and do not consider
affirmative action to be reverse discrimination, while the other 50% of females
do not support affirmative action and consider it reverse discrimination.
Total Males=11
Of those males= 1 Hispanic
1 Asian
9 White
72.72 % of males were in favor of affirmative action and do not consider
affirmative action to be reverse discrimination, while 36.36% percent of males
do not support affirmative action and consider it reverse discrimination.
Overall: 63.15% of the class supports affirmative action and do not consider it
to be reverse discrimination, while 36.84 % of the class do not support
affirmative action and consider it reverse discrimination.
Conclusion: I was overall suprised on the outcome of my survey and did not consider
that almost all of the white males that were surveyed were proponents
of affirmative action. It total I did see the outcome of having at
least half of the class divided on this issue, because even if we like
it or not affirmative action effects the majority and miniorty pop.
1. Do you support affirmative action programs?
Yes
No
2. Do you believe affirmative action programs create reverse discrimination?
Yes
No
Total participants= 19
Total Females= 8
Of those females: 2 Hispanic
1 Black/White
1 Asian
4 White
50% of females were in favor of affirmative action and do not consider
affirmative action to be reverse discrimination, while the other 50% of females
do not support affirmative action and consider it reverse discrimination.
Total Males=11
Of those males= 1 Hispanic
1 Asian
9 White
72.72 % of males were in favor of affirmative action and do not consider
affirmative action to be reverse discrimination, while 36.36% percent of males
do not support affirmative action and consider it reverse discrimination.
Overall: 63.15% of the class supports affirmative action and do not consider it
to be reverse discrimination, while 36.84 % of the class do not support
affirmative action and consider it reverse discrimination.
Conclusion: I was overall suprised on the outcome of my survey and did not consider
that almost all of the white males that were surveyed were proponents
of affirmative action. It total I did see the outcome of having at
least half of the class divided on this issue, because even if we like
it or not affirmative action effects the majority and miniorty pop.
Monday, November 9, 2009
RJA #12c: Introduction Check
Theses are the blogs I made comments on:
http://barbaraeng1020blog.blogspot.com/2009/10/rja-11a-introduction.html#comment-form
http://idaugher.blogspot.com/2009/11/rja-11.html?showComment=1257827845478#c734233517013546035
http://barbaraeng1020blog.blogspot.com/2009/10/rja-11a-introduction.html#comment-form
http://idaugher.blogspot.com/2009/11/rja-11.html?showComment=1257827845478#c734233517013546035
RJA #12b: Presentation Plan
In my presentation I will highlight the main arguments for my paper on affirmative action. I will discuss the pros and cons of affirmative action, and also present my opinion of affirmative action. The arguments are as follows:
Reasons for supporting affirmative action
* Breaks the stereotypes
* Supports disadvantaged minorities
* Multiculturalism
Counter arguments for affirmative action
* Reverse Discrimination
* Merit
Reasons for supporting affirmative action
* Breaks the stereotypes
* Supports disadvantaged minorities
* Multiculturalism
Counter arguments for affirmative action
* Reverse Discrimination
* Merit
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