News Affirmative Action - good or bad?

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The discussion centers on the implications of affirmative action and socioeconomic considerations in college admissions and hiring practices. Participants express concerns about the fairness of race-based policies, arguing that merit should be prioritized over racial or economic background. Some advocate for a need-based approach to scholarships, emphasizing that socioeconomic status should be the primary factor rather than race. Others highlight the potential benefits of uplifting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, regardless of race, to break the cycle of poverty. The conversation reveals a complex debate on balancing equality and merit in educational and employment opportunities.
  • #51
DR13 said:
Antecdotes are not evidence. And frankly, you just seem to be bashing any woman who has had professional success.

Well then, I guess I better pull it from being cited in any major journals. PF has my deepest and sincerest apologies for sharing an anecdote on a forum titled "General Discussion".

To the second point, I think you may be overreacting a bit. Have you ever been to such a conference? Most of the ones I attended were put on by feminist organizations. To say that I met a lot of eccentric people is not a stretch. Sorry if you wish it were otherwise, but that is my experience.
 
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  • #52
KingNothing said:
Well then, I guess I better pull it from being cited in any major journals. PF has my deepest and sincerest apologies for sharing an anecdote on a forum titled "General Discussion".

To the second point, I think you may be overreacting a bit. Have you ever been to such a conference? Most of the ones I attended were put on by feminist organizations. To say that I met a lot of eccentric people is not a stretch. Sorry if you wish it were otherwise, but that is my experience.

It is fine to share an antecdote. Just don't present it as all-encompassing evidence.

And who cares if there is a "feminist" luncheon? Tons of groups have this sort of thing.
 
  • #53
DR13 said:
And who cares if there is a "feminist" luncheon? Tons of groups have this sort of thing.

Well I suppose a lot of people do, otherwise they wouldn't have labeled it as such. Sorry man, I didn't organize it.
 
  • #54
DR13 said:
The correct policy would be to give a leg up to those who come from a poor background, regardless of race.

I agree.
 
  • #55
KingNothing said:
To the second point, I think you may be overreacting a bit. Have you ever been to such a conference? Most of the ones I attended were put on by feminist organizations. To say that I met a lot of eccentric people is not a stretch. Sorry if you wish it were otherwise, but that is my experience.

What's wrong with being eccentric?
 
  • #56
Geezer said:
What's wrong with being eccentric?

I just...I don't even know how to respond sometimes. I have no idea why you are asking me this question.
 

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