how are race based gerrymandering related to affirmative action?
Gerrymandering is the process of changing boundaries of House of Representative districts (and other elective bodies) to favor one race or political party. Affirmative action gives preference to one particular group of people.
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Race-based gerrymandering and affirmative action are two distinct concepts related to racial representation in different contexts. While both deal with issues of race and politics, they have different objectives and methods.
Race-based gerrymandering refers to the practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor a particular racial group or political party. It aims to create districts with a majority of voters from a specific racial or ethnic group to increase their chances of electing representatives from that group. This practice has been historically used to either concentrate minorities into a few districts to limit their overall political influence or dilute their voting power by scattering them across multiple districts.
On the other hand, affirmative action is a policy that seeks to address past and present racial inequalities by ensuring equal opportunities and representation for underrepresented groups, such as racial minorities, in areas like education, employment, and public contracting. Affirmative action can take various forms, such as giving preferential treatment, including goals and quotas, or providing additional support to historically disadvantaged groups.
Although both race-based gerrymandering and affirmative action involve race, they address different aspects of racial representation. Race-based gerrymandering focuses on the manipulation of electoral districts to influence political outcomes, while affirmative action aims to promote diversity and equitable opportunities in various domains.