Question

Which of the following statements best explains why affirmative action is so controversial?
(1 point)
Affirmative action is designed to limit the economic and social mobility of minorities.
Affirmative action may result in discrimination now to make up for past discrimination.
Affirmative action requires race and gender to be the sole deciding factors.
Affirmative action increases taxes for the majority population.

Answer 1

The best explanation for why affirmative action is so controversial is that it may result in discrimination now to make up for past discrimination.