Merit often takes the backseat in India in both education and jobs. In the guise of affirmative action to bring the socially, economically and religiously backward classes in the mainstream, the government reserves seats and jobs for them. Where, then, is the incentive for meritorious students?

The history of the growth of equality for African Americans in America has been one of great accomplishments followed by many small gains and many set backs as well. The outlawing of slavery did not instantly make all blacks equal with whites in America. It took many subsequent legal actions as well as hundreds of social efforts, big and small, to slowly make the progress we have seen today. But even in this day and age, in a new century, there is an ongoing battle against racism. It seems we need leadership to guide society to true equality as much now as ever in our history.

A historical look on how Conservative politics influences activism and vice versa, from the 1960’s to today.

Affirmative Action or Positive Discrimination, is although not a new concept, it is very much practiced through world nations at different levels of organizations. Most governments practice it in one way or other to ensure that their country follows fare competition.

What happened to just hiring the best person for the job???

The history of the growth of equality for African Americans in America has been one of great accomplishments followed by many small gains and many set backs as well. The outlawing of slavery did not instantly make all blacks equal with whites in America. It took many subsequent legal actions as well as hundreds of social efforts, big and small, to slowly make the progress we have seen today. But even in this day and age, in a new century, there is an ongoing battle against racism. It seems we need leadership to guide society to true equality as much now as ever in our history.

This article outlines the political and ideological differences between Liberals and Conservatives in America.

Need or not needed that’s the question.

This is about the California and Michigan referendum opposing Affirmative Action and the fight that was lead to put a stop to Affirmative Action.

The relationship between education and life.