... In order to see whether or not the implementation of affirmative action actually causes some groups to be denied opportunities while other groups are granted opportunities solely on the basis of their status in society, it is necessary to examine both the positive and negative effects it has had on society. Minority groups such as African Americans, Asians, and women are the main factions in today's society that have reaped the most benefits from affirmative actions. This can be seen with the increase in admission rates for ethnic minorities in undergraduate and graduate schools of education and an increase in salaries and job promotions for women. For example, an undergraduate admissions department at Texas A&M, has increased its acceptance rate of African American students has risen 35% in one year, and it has gone up 25% for Hispanic students (Schmidt). Also, according to data in The Shape of the River by ...

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