Affirmative action is stated as the preferential treatment to minorities in admission to universities or employment in government and businesses. It is an action to try to correct discrimination. Affirmative action is a very controversial subject dealing with issues of discrimination, prejudices, and justice.

There are many people who agree with affirmative action. They think it is an opposition to help discrimination and society in general. First, diversity is desirable and will not always occur if left to chance. People want to make sure colleges represent a wide range of backgrounds. It is possible that elite schools or just school is general may become segregated like in the past. To prevent this, we need to support affirmative action. Also, students starting at a disadvantage need a boost. Minority students might start out at a disadvantage in their college or job application process. They usual come from lower income...