I would say both are in need, personally, but affirmative action is looking at the reality that society will discriminate more against the Hispanic immigrant… s

I would say both are in need, personally, but affirmative action is looking at the reality that society will discriminate more against the Hispanic immigrant… so everything on the way to education and afterwords will reduce the chances of upward mobility and the self-confidence to withstand such discrimination compared to someone who is the dominant perceived race.