To explore the general issue of reverse discrimination, this comment focuses primarily on preferential hiring practices that have been contested in the courts. (LBH)

In the July 1999 issue of this journal (EJ 591 141) Philip T. K. Daniel and Kyle Edward Timken contend that the Fifth Circuit "Hopwood" decision overstepped its authority by rejecting Justice Powell's opinion in "Bakke." Introduces article by Michael Rosman (EA 537 542) that takes strong issue with Daniel and Timken contending…

The participants in this discussion in addition to Ralph Winter, the moderator, include Owen Fiss and Richard Posner, professors of law; Vera Glaser and William Raspberry, newspaper columnists; and Paul Seabury, professor of political science. These specialists address various legal, ethical and practical issues related to the elimination of…

Bakke vs The Regents of the University of California is examined in historical perspective and in light of recent developments in the area of reverse discrimination. An attempt is made to analyze the nature of the California Supreme Court's holding, demonstrate the errors in the logic, and expose the potentially catastrophic results should the…

The Bakke case is the latest and most serious challenge to the constitutionality of voluntary affirmative action programs. If Bakke is upheld, it could virtually wipe out efforts to include minorities in most professional schools and some government employment. (Author)

Provides a discussion of the negative impact of the Bakke case on affirmative action. Includes ideas about legislative strategies to vindicate special-admissions and categorical-aid programs. Presented at Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D. C., March, 1977. (DOW)

The first need after the Bakke case is for an atmosphere in which the right questions can be asked and answers sought. Advocates and opponents of preferential admissions need to be willing to discuss the root issues with candor and courage. (Author/LBH)

Notes that racism, like casteism, is structural. The manifestation and tools of racism are systematic discrimination in the interest of sustained racial privilege. (Author/AM)

The United States Supreme Court upheld a California state law requiring employers to allow a pregnant woman up to four months of unpaid maternity leave if she claims pregnancy as a disability. A bill before Congress addresses parental leave and job protection for parents caring for a new baby or a sick child. (MLH)

Despite the gains made by minority groups through affirmative action in higher education, in the end, only the earned achievements of minority Americans can form the basis of a true and lasting equality in a pluralistic society. (MSE)

Summarizes the case of "Winkes vs. Brown University" and interprets its significance in the controversy over whether granting salary increases to women faculty under affirmative action constitutes reverse discrimination against male faculty. (JW)

Argues against the ethical value and social utility of the individualistic principles of merit in American education and employment practices. (EF)

The author examines the issue of preferential education for the handicapped from the perspectives of ethics, civil rights, and theories of justice. This article is part of a theme issue on disabled persons. (SJL)

Argues that Title VII prohibits preferential treatment of any group unless ordered by a court pursuant to a judicial finding of unlawful discrimination and unless the preferential treatment is limited to providing relief to judicially identified victims of that discrimination. Available from Georgetown Law Journal, 600 New Jersey Avenue,…

Affirmative action and reverse discrimination are discussed. Facts that were omitted from the court record on the Bakke case are examined. The need for encouraging minority students and women to continue to press for school admission and for lawyers to continue to press affirmative action suits is stressed. (MC)