Republican Voter Suppression!

[sanantone]

OMG! When I say they are underrepresented in comparison to the general Texas population, I mean that they are underrepresented in comparison to the general Texas population. They make up a much smaller proportion of UT than the general Texas population. For example, if a group makes up 30% of a population and they only make up 15% of an organization, then they are underrepresented. Creating a balance does not mean that there should be an equal number of minorities and whites in a job, it means that the representation should be proportional.

As far as the webpage you linked to, I think you need to read the whole thing slowly. It says nothing about favoring certain groups over others. It's all about increasing recruitment efforts so that all groups have an equal opportunity. This is from the page you linked to.

Isn't affirmative action a form of reverse discrimination?

No. The concept of affirmative action addresses the fact that discrimination against members of minority groups and women has been a part of our nation's history and continues to exist. Learning to value the contributions of women and minorities requires a change in how we think. It does not mean devaluing the contributions of others. The fact that a candidate is able to serve as a role model for other employees and students and can offer a range of perspectives are also relevant elements in the evaluation and selection process. However, no one should be selected solely because of their membership in any group; similarly, no one should be rejected on that basis.

My point is that minorities are getting turned down for jobs they qualify for just like everyone else (actually more often). So, obviously, Affirmative Action doesn't work like you think it works. You don't make racism go away by acting like it doesn't exist. Problems never get solved if they aren't acknowledged to exist in the first place.