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Poll finds the public doesn't favor affirmative action

25 pointsby hui-zhengabout 2 years ago

5 comments

Clubberabout 2 years ago
The title is pretty misleading.<p>&quot;Pew asked, &#x27;Here are some factors colleges and universities may consider when making decisions about student admissions. Do you think each of the following should be a major factor, minor factor, or not a factor in college admissions?&#x27;&quot;<p><pre><code> - Respondents most supported the use of high school grades, with 61 percent saying they should be a major factor and 32 percent a minor factor. - Scores on standardized tests were second. Thirty-nine percent said they should be a major factor, down from 47 percent three years ago. </code></pre> The rest, under 20% included: Community service, First in family to go to college, Athletic ability, Race or ethnicity, Whether a relative attended the college, Gender.<p>They authors concluded that these results means the 74% of the US doesn&#x27;t support affirmative action? That&#x27;s an absurd conclusion.<p>Think of it this way, &quot;Should you consider race when hiring for a job?&quot; Yes: you&#x27;re a racist because you want to hire white people. No: you&#x27;re a racist because you don&#x27;t support affirmative action.
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PeterStuerabout 2 years ago
I&#x27;m always confused as I thought taking race or gender into account was not just racist or sexist, but also against the law
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firstlinkabout 2 years ago
Just wait until they learn which way SCOTUS rules; then we will learn that actually 95% of the public are staunch supporters of affirmative action who are absolutely horrified that the fascist court could be so racist.
joemazerinoabout 2 years ago
Not surprised here.
drekipusabout 2 years ago
Obviously they still haven&#x27;t learnt how to not be racist or sexist.<p>The beatings will continue until morale improves.
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