Re: Affirmative Action (Was: Anthroplogists, I need advice!)

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cynthia gage (cgage@haverford.edu) wrote:
: In article <jhb-0911960040100001@ppp23.nyct.net>, jhb@nyct.net (Jay
: Bernstein) wrote:

: > In article <cgage-0711961226150001@s227.haverford.edu>,
: > cgage@haverford.edu (cynthia gage) wrote:
: > I know I'm looking at
: > > the whole process ideally, but I haven't heard any better suggestions.
: >
: > Here's a better suggestion. End all preference on the basis of what kinds
: > of genital organs or skin hue a person has and hire on the basis of
: > qualifications. A radical idea? Maybe. But the only way to fairness. A
: > much better idea than countering imbalances with preferences. <snipped>
: > Jay

: How does this deal with the prejudice and sexism that still exists? - the
: same things that have helped create the predominance of white-male headed
: corporations and the differences in pay between men and women?
: Just wondering,
: Cynthia

Not to mention opportunities in academics. Not just admission, but
support in all its forms. I suspect those who oppose Affirmative Action
do so because they've never encountered the barriers which A.A. programs
help those who are *qualified* to overcome.

Susan

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