Affirmative action means positive steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education, and culture from which they have been historically excluded. (Fullinwider. 2001) Although the Supreme Court struck down Affirmative Action in higher education, it still has ramifications in other areas and segments of the country. The effects of affirmative action no longer being a factor in college admissions processes won’t likely be felt for years to come and my children will have a harder time navigating the college world. Texas has already struck down Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices in public colleges and universities because of the Supreme Courts actions and that leads me to believe that companies, schools and colleges will become less diverse and even less inclusive. The family medical leave act requires covered employers to allow eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of leave during any 12 month period to care for a newborn, adopted or foster child to to care for a family member with a serious health condition or because of the employee’s own serious health condition. (Mayer. G, 2013) FMLA is a necessary due to the job protection benefits that it carries but the one thing that is holding FMLA back is the fact that it is not paid leave.
Fullinwider, R. (2001). Affirmative action.
Mayer, G. (2013). The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Policy Issues. Washington, DC: Congressional Research Service.
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