According to one argument, when blacks get preferential treatment in employment some white males end up losing out-even though these whites had no part in past racism and may have never discriminated against anyone. Supporters of preferential hiring practices will say that
A) these policies will actually benefit white males and minorities equally.
B) all white males are actually racist, even if they don't mean to be.
C) the injustice to white males makes amends for past injustices to minorities.
D) white males benefit from a history of policies that discriminate against minorities.

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Supporters argue that white males have historically benefited from systemic advantages and policies that discriminated against minorities, so preferential treatment helps level the playing field.

According to One Argument, When Blacks Get Preferential Treatment in Employment