When affirmative action includes preferences over better qualified non-minorities, pubic support falters.

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Studies and surveys have shown that when people perceive affirmative action as giving preferences to less qualified individuals solely based on their minority status, support for affirmative action decreases. People are more likely to support affirmative action when it is presented as a means to level the playing field for historically marginalized groups without sacrificing meritocracy.

When Affirmative Action Includes Preferences Over Better Qualified Non-Minorities, Pubic