Abstract

SOMERS, Patrícia  and  JONES, Catherine. Ações afirmativas na Educação Superior: o que acadêmicos brasileiros podem aprender da experiência americana. Educação. Porto Alegre [online]. 2009, vol.32, n.03, pp.246-251. ISSN 1981-2582.

This article discusses the history of affirmative action in the U.S. in education, the philosophy of affirmative action, the discourse of merit in education, and ends with a reflection on the American experience. Access to Higher Education in Brazil and USA, for minority youth is important because of the connection education and quality of life. It calls attention also with American experience and Brazilian realities.

Keywords : Affirmative Action; Higher Education.

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