Definition of "Affirmative Action",WordNet,Princeton University suggests
n:a policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities;
So,the is right about affirmative action.I think the author's referrence to reservation for Brahmins was derisive. There is no analysis in the column.Appalling.I second that authors opinion on Arjun singh.In India reservation for OBCs is implemented for votes.Otherwise, as a friend of mine suggested,after so many years of implementation,there would have been an independent review of whether the whole reservation has really paid off in improving the life of the disadvantaged. Myth5:It is far from a myth in India. Most of the SCs and STs dont go past primary,let alone into college.School education should be a fundamental right.College education should be based on performance. Special incentive to merit student from backward community can be given. Myth6:Same Not a myth here.Just look at the Indian government employees and beurocrates and one will know. Bottomline:Reservation in India must include economic condition of the beneficiary.But it wont happen
