Supporters of affirmative action argue that:
A) Less qualified minority applicants will be hired
B) Unqualified minority candidates will not be hired, it is just that minority applicants may appear to be less qualified because traditional measures are biased in favor of white males
C) It results in quotas that must be filled regardless of the qualifications of the candidates
D) It amounts to reverse discrimination against white males

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Supporters of affirmative action argue that traditional measures of qualifications are biased in favor of white males, which can result in qualified minority candidates appearing to be less qualified. They do not support hiring less qualified minority applicants or imposing quotas regardless of qualifications. They also do not consider affirmative action to be reverse discrimination against white males, but rather a means of addressing historical and systemic discrimination.

Supporters of Affirmative Action Argue That