But Choi argued that affirmative action is inadequate because it creates a sense of complacency for many Americans.
"Affirmative action makes everyone feel like we're doing enough to Many of the students in the audience said they support affirmative action for its many benefits. Zola C. Williams '97 said she believes that successful minority adults can serve as role models for minority children, adding that as a minority at Harvard she herself is such a role model. "If they see somebody in their neighborhood attain some place in society because of affirmative action, it can be helpful," Williams said. But others in the audience said they believe affirmative action is ineffective and even detrimental. "It just seems that affirmative action is a superficial, short-term solution," said Naima L. Workman '98. "In the short term, sure there's diversity. But in the long run, there'll still be problems," she said. Workman also said affirmative action reinforces some of the stereo-types it is trying to solve. "We have a society that makes children feel that they're inferior because they're disadvantaged," she added. Hoyte, who moderated the event, said he supports discussions on diversity at the College. "These types of forums are crucial to help us explore what diversity means," Hoyte said. "If students have issues or concerns [about affirmative action], it is important that they have a way to get them out on the table," he said