I personally feel that the article "Affirmative Action: Racist by nature" is a bit biased. Although some acts of Affirmative Action may be considered reverse racism, I do not feel that every aspect of Affirmative Action is negative. However, I am a bit confused on what Fisher v. The University of Texas actually means for me and the school. The top 10% rule has allowed more minorities to attend UT, but many people overlook the fact that not every school is 100% hispanic and black. My school, for example, was more than 85% hispanic and black, yet the top 10% percent of my school had a higher percentage of asians and whites represented. In addition, at UT only 4% of the student body is African American, which is nowhere near the 12% of the population that is African American. I feel like I need more research to develop an educated opinion about the topic.
Here is an interesting article about Texas A&M's legacy admissions that was basically a form of affirmative action for the rich in, if you didn't hear about it:
*This was used until 2004 I believe
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Legislators-slam-A-M-over-legacy-admissions-1975642.php
I feel like what you said about UT's Black population only being 4% when the Black population U.S. being 12% is enough argument to say that our holistic approach to admissions does not mean white students are "losing" their spots because of the Black students. I think the holistic approach and affirmative action efforts should be increased further so that the Black UT population looks more like the population of Blacks in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you George. I also would like to know more and be educated about certain issues just for personal knowledge. I am also highly diappointed and disgusted by issues such as this one that is taking place here at UT and A & M.
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