can i please get some help on this question,
what effect did the Bakke decision have on affirmative action?
a. it legalized racial quotas for admission to medical schools
b. it encouraged African Americans to apply to medical schools
c. it signaled the start of a backlash against affirmative action
d. it ruled out considerations of race as a factor in admissions decisions
i can't find anything about bakke in my book, so can someone help please
thanks a lot!
I believe that the correct answer is D
Kara is correct.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/495961/Bakke-decision
Of course! I'd be happy to help you with your question about the Bakke decision and its effect on affirmative action.
The Bakke decision refers to a landmark Supreme Court case, Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, which was decided in 1978. It involved a white applicant named Allan Bakke who claimed that he was discriminatorily denied admission to the medical school at the University of California, Davis because of affirmative action programs that gave preferential treatment to minority applicants. The Supreme Court's decision in this case had significant implications for affirmative action policies in higher education.
To answer your question, the effect of the Bakke decision on affirmative action was that it ruled out considerations of race as the sole factor in admissions decisions. The Supreme Court ruled that while race could be taken into account as a factor in admissions, the use of rigid racial quotas was unconstitutional. So, option (d) is the correct answer.
The decision in the Bakke case did not legalize racial quotas for admission to medical schools as mentioned in option (a). It also did not specifically encourage African Americans to apply to medical schools, as stated in option (b). However, it did generate a significant discussion and debate about affirmative action, and some argue that it signaled the start of a backlash against affirmative action, as noted in option (c).
If you're unable to find information about the Bakke decision in your book, I would recommend trying other credible sources such as online databases, legal journals, or websites specifically focusing on Supreme Court decisions. You can also consult your teacher or librarian for additional resources.
I hope this explanation helps you understand the effect of the Bakke decision on affirmative action! Let me know if you have any other questions.