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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- Affirmative action (AA) was developed in the 1960’s with the goal of combating discrimination by considering underrepresented African Americans in education and employment. However, in more modem times, AA has been a topic of increasing debate amongst Caucasian Americans, specifically in academic admissions because of the belief that discrimination may no longer be an issue. Usually, individuals who strongly endorse the merit principle and believe that the most deserving individuals should be rewarded oppose AA programs that violate this principle. It was hypothesized that Caucasian Americans who strongly endorse the merit principle would make exceptions for an AA program in the face of discrimination. However, this hypothesis was not supported even when participants were experimentally induced to perceive high levels of discrimination. The implications of this research suggest that support for and compliance with AA may in fact be an issue of the past.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2007.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 32-34).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Mark Abrams. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- LC213.52.A37 2007_AbramsMark ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- LC213.52.A37 2007 ( lcc )
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