Should affirmative action be required in college admissions?

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Selected claim, opposing its parent

Inequality is naturally reducing as time passes, so additional steps like affirmative action are not necessary.

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  • Pro claim 1, children below

    As more Black students attend college, they will set examples of success, which will increase this tendency for future generations.

  • Con claim 1, children below

    Millions of minority groups still struggle for basic rights and recognition in society.

  • Con claim 2

    Although people may believe that inequality has lessened, research shows this not to be the case.