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In 1964 "race" implied several defined races. The US has never been just Black and white. Are you really still trying to defend that stupid claim of yours?I dont see it. Your assumptions are amusing and vaque. Where does it specify only or primarily Black people? Your assumptions are not credible. I asked for a link.
In 1964, which Race and which Color do you think they were referencing?
That is not an assumption, it is having some knowledge of the historical context.
Are you dismissing the sacrifices that White Americans have made for Blacks because some women and hispanics might have also benefited?
Which Races and COlors do you think they were passing the 64 Act for?
Whites? Lol!
HIspanics? LOL, in 1960 they were 3.2% of the population and they weren't the ones marching and rioting.
Are you dismissing the sacrifices that White Americans have made for Blacks because some women and hispanics might have also benefited?
Whatever "sacrifices" that you imagine have been made up many times over through white females benefitting from Affirmative Action more than any other demographic.
Furthermore, the income disparity between whites and every other demographic in America is still substantially tilted in favor of the white population as a whole.
That being said the "discrimination" that you claim has been practiced against the white population is a figment of your persecuted imagination. So yes, I am completely dismissing the ridiculous notion of ANY "sacrifices".
The legislation passed in 1964 was to right a number of wrongs that had existed since America became a country. Get over it. You're not a victim
I have listed as one example the hiring/promotion of less qualified blacks over more qualified whites as one.
The fact that white females have made gains over a similar period does not change that fact.
The fact that white females have made better gains from a law aimed primarily at people based on "Race" and "Color" does not change the cost to individual whites of not getting jobs or promotions they were more qualified for.
As for it being a figment of my imagination, I have linked to documentation on the 310 point SAT bonus blacks get in Ivy League Admissions, I have sited a Supreme Court case and personal experience as a manager trying to promote the most qualified people.
The remaining income disparity? Against every other demographic? You sure about that? I have my doubts about Asians, they have moving up fast.
But regardless, you can have massive discrimination in favor of blacks, and still have a large income gap.
You just have to have even MORE MASSIVE dysfunction in the black community to outweigh the benefits of the pro-black discrimination.
You listed ONE example and related a personal experience. I can list countless examples of qualified minorities and specifically black people who were passed over for opportunities for years simply based on the fact that they did not "look like" the person doing the hiring.
There is no "massive discrimination" in favor of blacks going on that can be attributed to "massive" displacement of white candidates in the workforce or in college admissions. There are no numbers that support this as fact. You even stating that this has been "going on for generations" is laughable. Do you know how many years a "generation" consists of?
You actually believe that from 1964 forward there has a systematic practice of discrimination against white people? In 1964, black citizens had just newly acquired the right to vote and be treated like equal citizens by law. Which means lawful PRACTICES were not fully established nor consistent. at that time.
Of course there are some cases where a minority or a female (most often a white female). Is appointed over a white male for a position, but that does not make it the norm that occurs in the majority of hiring decisions. White males still comprise the majority of those placed in positions of responsibility.
If you read the article that was posted regarding how white females have benefitted from affirmative action, it is stated that approximately 6 million white females have directly benefitted through being promoted based on AA practices.
You should be be grateful that white females have ascended the ranks at such a rapid rate of success since the implementation of AA. This phenomena has in most cases resulted in better lifestyles and more discretionary income for millions of white families in America. In addition to that, you should read more regarding AA policies and how they are ever changing. The newest trend is that veterans and the disabled are the most protected groups within AA practices.
You can deny and deflect and blame the black population for the failure of a minimal number of white males if you wish to, however, I will repeat, there is no "massive" displacement of whites due to blacks being unfairly rewarded at their expense. If that was the case, there would be anarchy in the streets.
You are not a victim.
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