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When Affirmative Action Was White

When Affirmative Action Was White

Explore the often-overlooked history of affirmative action when policies disproportionately benefited white Americans. This insightful examination delves into the origins of racial preferences and how programs like the GI Bill and housing policies effectively served as early affirmative action policies for a specific demographic, shaping the socioeconomic landscape post WWII. Understand the historical context that precedes contemporary debates on affirmative action.