Action Quote by Eleanor Holmes Norton
“Affirmative action is the most important modern anti-discrimination technique ever instituted in the United States. It is the one tool that has had a demonstrable effect on discrimination. No one who knows anything about the subject would say it hasn't worked. It has certainly done something, or else it wouldn't have provoked so much opposition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony on affirmative action, 1996
Affirmative action is a key policy that has demonstrably reduced discrimination in the U.S., despite strong opposition.
In simple terms: Affirmative action helps reduce discrimination.
Key Takeaway
Support and improve such policies.
Themes
equality
policy
social justice
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- employment hiring
- college admissions
- government contracts
- public sector hiring
Key Concepts
Affirmative action
public policy
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure its true impact?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness can vary by implementation and may cause backlash.
