Affirmative action in higher education

Affirmative-action issues in higher education today are far more contentious than affirmative-action issues in employment. Indeed, many commentators feel that a case concerning affirmative-action in higher education may soon be accepted by the Supreme Court. Why is affirmative-action in higher education so contentious? First, the infrastructure of affirmative-action differs between education and employment. Second, the systemic problems in the nation's approach to education undermine the role of affirmative-action. Third, the difficult-to-capture nuances of concerns and attitudes play a role in the nation's view of the effectiveness of affirmative-action programs in general.