Affirmative Action is necessary so that women and people of color of every economic class have the opportunity to enter all fields. Affirmative Action lowers standards in education and the workplace by letting unqualified people get ahead. Affirmative Action helps qualified candidates overcome racism and sexism. 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.