Out of 60 tenured professors at the University of Florida, Rush is one of 10 women. The facts show an ever-widening economic chasm between minorities and whites. After substantially narrowing during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, the economic gap between blacks and whites has diminished little in 20 years. This huge breach is the overriding reason proponents of affirmative action argue that government-sponsored equal opportunity programs are still needed. Nevertheless, most agree the days of affirmative action are numbered.
Many corporations say it is just good business sense to diversify the workforce in a global market.
Most, however, base their affirmative action efforts on what is good for the company, not necessarily what the government and the public expects. However, can the same system that historically discriminated and isolated minorities now be trusted to treat all people equally. I don't see it coming in my lifetime. Perhaps, the answer lies in the faces and young minds of students. After all, at its core, despite myriad opinions and differing solutions, affirmative action is really about Brown v. The Board of Education.