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Advantages of affirmitive action

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  peers
  of majority students. A recent study shows that students exposed to
  greater racial and ethnic diversity in college exhibit:
  Deeper and more complex thinking, A
  greater likelihood of involvement in civic activities,
  A
  broadened ability to understand new perspectives, Greater motivation to achieve, Greater interest in pursuing graduate studies, A
  variety of important educational and civic benefits.
  The Nation's HealthWhile ethnic minority Americans generally
  experience poorer health than nonminorities, in some instances
  ethnic minorities experience lower levels of chronic disease and
  other health problems, even in the face of higher poverty rates and
  other risks to health. This suggests that much can be learned from
  these groups that will benefit all Americans. Positive health characteristics
  that certain ethnic minority groups possess include:
  Better ways of coping with arthritis pain, Better health over the life span for infants over the first year of life, and Better protection from depression.
  The Health Care WorkforceIn addition, greater diversity among
  psychologists, physicians, and other health professionals ensures that:
  Health needs of our diverse nation are addressed through a greater understanding of the cultural competencies important for the delivery of quality health care; Research will better illuminate the health needs and strengths of ethnic minority communities; More health care professionals will be available to work in ethnic minority and medically underserved communities; and All health care providers, including nonminorities, are better equipped to address the health care needs of an increasingly diverse population.
  The Historical Origins of Affirmative Action
  Historically, affirmative action involved voluntary and
  mandatory efforts by federal, state, and local governments,
  private employers, and schools to combat discrimination and
  foster fair hiring and advancement of qualified individuals.
  The initial origin was a recognition that practices in the past
  did not guarantee such fairness, and that there was evidence
  for discriminatory practices.
  What Is Affirmative Action Today?
  Affirmative action plans do not mandate "preferences" or
  "quotas" (the U...