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Reverse Discrimination

In my debate class at school, next week we're going to be discussing the topic of Reverse Discrimination. If you are unfamiliar with this term, the dictionary definition is as follows: "(in the context of the allocation of resources or employment) the practice or policy of favoring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously." A good example of this is college admission. A TIMES story was written many years back, about this very thing. Feel free to read it here. So, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the matter. Is reverse discrimination prevalent in our society? Have you ever witnessed or experienced reversed discrimination? Have you ever even heard of reverse discrimination? Is it right or wrong? Is it necessary or uncalled for? (You get the idea...)

A good educational movie that focuses on this topic is: The Constitution: That Delicate Balance - Affirmative Action Versus Reverse Discrimination. If you want to learn more about reverse discrimination and affirmative action, I'd recommend finding this and watching it.

In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.