Two political commentators are debating the merits of affirmative action.One commentator argues that affirmative action should be eliminated now that there's "an even playing field" for everyone.The other commentator replies,"The fact is that people who live in the white suburbs have advantages over blacks and Latinos in the city,just like they have advantages over poor people more generally." The second commentator's argument against ending affirmative action is responding to which of the following tendencies of color-blindness?

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The second commentator's argument is countering the tendency of color-blindness to minimize the significance of past structural inequalities based on race. This tendency is often used to argue that affirmative action is no longer necessary because everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. The commentator, however, points out that this is not the case, as certain groups still face disadvantages based on their race and economic status.

Two Political Commentators Are Debating the Merits of Affirmative Action