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Affirmative action. Psychological data and the policy debates.

Faye J Crosby1, Aarti Iyer, Susan Clayton

  • 1Department of Psychology, Social Sciences II, Room 277, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA. fjcrosby@cats.ucsc.edu

The American Psychologist
|May 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Psychological research indicates that affirmative action policies offer more benefits than costs. This merit-based approach aligns with American fairness ideals and is deemed a necessary policy based on empirical evidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Policy Studies

Background:

  • Affirmative action policies are widely debated.
  • Arguments often center on diversity, but merit is also a key consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the policy of affirmative action using psychological research.
  • To evaluate the benefits versus costs of affirmative action.
  • To present a merit-based argument for affirmative action.

Main Methods:

  • Review of psychological research and empirical studies.
  • Analysis of data from multiple studies on affirmative action.

Main Results:

  • Data suggests affirmative action policies yield more benefits than costs.

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  • Empirical studies support a merit-based argument for affirmative action.

    • Conclusions:

    • Affirmative action, when viewed through a merit-based lens, aligns with American ideals of fairness.
    • The policy is considered necessary based on empirical findings.