The current legal implications and even societal differences will never produce a "fit for everyone" policy regarding discrimination or affirimitive action.
Weak Form Affirimitive Action States:
I have two resumes in front of me. Nothing matters to me but the skills of the applicant. My hopes from this individual rest only in his qualifications for the job, cause the most qualified should be employeed..
Seems fitting? But weak form may ignore the fact that someone did not have the opportunities to get the qualifications of another, in other words, the history of both candidates was not evaluated on a level playing field. Some families may not be able to afford to send their kid to college or even have computers so the individual can learn a trade, but may be a very intellectual individual fully capable of performing job requirements. Everyone deserves an opportunity.
Strong Form Affirimitive Action
I have two resumes in front of me, but my company has reserved 6 spots for members of miniorties, so I am going to hire someone from a minority who is decently skilled to fill my quota.
Seems like Reverse discrimination, strong form ignores qualifications all together and prejudices ALL races, deeming one "superior" and on "inferior" so the "inferior" will receive the job because of his/her social status or background. Seems to exclude an individual who has worked hard building skills and qualifications.
Contradiction? This one won't be resolved.
FF