Learning Goal: I’m working on a public health discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.Discussion 1IntroductionOpponents of affirmative action cite several reasons for opposing it. Affirmative action, they say, is reverse discrimination and, as such, is both illegal and immoral. The people benefiting from affirmative action are less qualified than many of the whites with whom they compete for employment and college admissions. In addition, opponents say, affirmative action implies that the people benefiting from it need extra help and thus are indeed less qualified. This implication stigmatizes the groups benefiting from affirmative action.Your TasksTASK 1 – ORIGINAL POSTPlease answer the following questions given the above introduction and what we have learned about affirmative action:Do you agree with the tenets of affirmative action? Explain why or why not. 8 points
What are other ways to promote equity and equality in schools and workplaces? 8points
Your post needs to be at least 250 words. 2 points
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. 2 points
TASK 2- PEER RESPONSE Respond to at least 2 classmate’s posts. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with their opinion and why. 10 point
Discussion 2IntroductionThere are 4 different “moral arguments” that help to explain views on healthcare provision. Below is a brief definition of each. Utilitarian moral argument: to maximize the good and minimize the bad.
Egalitarian moral argument: to act on the principle that all people are created equal.
Contractarian moral argument: to act on the value of fairness (without bias).
Libertarian moral argument: to act on the value of freedom.
Your TasksTASK 1- ORIGINAL POSTPlease respond to the following questions:How would you explain access to healthcare and healthcare coverage as an individual’s right?You will need specify at least one of the above moral arguments in answering this question. (10 points, 3 for specifying and explaining at least one moral argument)
In what ways is healthcare a privilege (whether actual or perceived)? (6 points)
The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (2points
For both disGrading and Submissio. Please write your post using the text box (in other words, do not post an outside document). This assignment is worth a total of 30 points, and will be graded based on the overall quality of work. The point system is outlined above and you will be graded based on the attached discussion rubric.
Requirements: 600-700 words
