In order to understand the procedings of this case, you must first understand three important factors taken part in this case. The three factors are: Affirmative Action, The Fourteenth Amendment, and The Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Three Factors
Affirmative action
Due to previous acts of unjustice towards women and minorites, the idea of Affirmative Action has been brought up to, in a sense, "make up" for all the wrong doing that has been done. Affirmative Action is positive steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in...
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The Fourteenth Amendment
Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United...
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964
This is a piece of legislation in the United States that prohibits racial segregation in schools, public places, and emplyment. This act was to protect African-Americans, but was earlier used for womens rights. This act also includes the equal emplyment oppurtunity commision.
On this website you will learn about the important case of the Regents of University of California v. Bakke. We will go into depth on each of the individuals involved, review the history of the case and the verdict decided upon, and then explain more recent cases similar to this one and the societal and historical impact of the case.