Affirmative Action is an investment in the future. My son can't get into a good school because of affirmative action. Women still face barriers in schools. Nobody else gets special consideration when applying to a college or for a job. The children of alumni get preferential treatment over others in admission to college.
Friends help friends and acquaintances get jobs.
Affirmative Action helps open doors for women and people of color who often don't have those connections. Affirmative Action won't help me. The majority of families depend on the income of women. When Affirmative Action opens up education, employment, and business, families and communities have greater economic security. Business leaders understand that affirmative action is necessary to develop a strong workforce.