Outright racism is no longer accepted. Equality under the law is expected for all citizens, but the move for full equality, for economic equality has been slow. People are naturally more willing to grant civil liberties first-it takes time for them to be willing to give others economic equality. There is always a risk that it may come at a loss to their family. People take time to change.
Masses can take even longer.
The government must work to foster a desire to change in these areas also. The bottom line is the intentions or affirmative action are great, but that is it. The effects just are not there. Efforts need to be refocused to concentrating on ways to change the social structure of the country. Government cannot change society.