Introduction
Affirmative action is an approach devised to provide special opportunities to those groups of
people who are disadvantaged because of various reasons. It is not a new approach. This
concept was introduced in India by the framers of the Constitution to benefit those who are
socially and educational backward. This policy of affirmative action being in place for over
sixty years now has significantly contributed to the welfare of the people in the state.
However, the fact that there is still social and economic inequality suggests that it is still in
great need. The persisting inequality does not suggest that affirmative action as a political
policy has failed; it rather suggests that it requires reform so it is more efficient. Critics of
affirmative action have from time to time argued to do it away. The article will argue that
affirmative action is required to establish a just and a flourishing society.
The rest of the essay is available here, pp. 35-39.
NB: My article published in a peer reviewed journal no. ISSN: 2278-473X.
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