The Landmark Decision of Bakke V. Board of Regents: Action & Opportunity
Words: 693 1654The legitimacy of racial admissions procedures was addressed in Bakke v. Board of Regents which also paved the way for more conversations on the place of race in American culture. The Supreme Court's 1978 decision in the case was a turning point in American affirmative action history. The intricate connections between diversity objectives in higher education and equal protection were addressed in this historic ruling. Candidates from underrepresented groups are given a set number of seats at the University of […]
