controversial – adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument
affirmative action – n. the custom of improving the educational and job opportunities of members of groups that have not been treated fairly in the past because of their race, sex, etc.
discriminate – v. to unfairly treat a person or group of people differently from other people or groups
merit – n. the quality of being good, important, or useful
racial quota – n. a numerical requirement for hiring, promoting, admitting and/or graduating members of a particular racial group
complain – v. to report that you are unhappy or sick, or that you do not like something