AA: The belief that URM's are inherently inferior, and can't compete

[sheltron5000]

male anti-intellectualism?

The argument is not "whether AA works" it is "should AA continue." The answer for women is a clear no, at least in most educational settings (science still has some work to do).

Arguing about whether AA has benefited women is just a way of avoiding the more uncomfortable race issues underlying the current debate about AA.

[Miss P]

Arguing about whether AA has benefited women is just a way of avoiding the more uncomfortable race issues underlying the current debate about AA.

I roughly agree with this as it applies to this thread and threads like it, though such a discussion may be worthwhile in assessing the value of affirmative action programs.

[sheltron5000]

Arguing about whether AA has benefited women is just a way of avoiding the more uncomfortable race issues underlying the current debate about AA.

I roughly agree with this as it applies to this thread and threads like it, though such a discussion may be worthwhile in assessing the value of affirmative action programs.

180.

[Private David Lewis]

male anti-intellectualism?

The argument is not "whether AA works" it is "should AA continue." The answer for women is a clear no, at least in most educational settings (science still has some work to do).

Arguing about whether AA has benefited women is just a way of avoiding the more uncomfortable race issues underlying the current debate about AA.

I don't know about that; it seems if at one time there was affirmative action for women, and such affirmative action produced "good" results, then that would be a persuasive argument for the continuation of affirmative action in the racial context.  If, however, affirmative action has not helped women achieve rough equality in post-secondary education, perhaps they relied on something else.  And knowing this something else might be beneficial in helping blacks achieve the same sort of equality for themselves.

[sheltron5000]

That assumes you believe there is a genuine disparity. Most opponents of AA do not. Instead they believe that anyone who wants to succeed can do so through hard work. (Thanks, Kalvin!!  )

[Miss P]

I don't know about that; it seems if at one time there was affirmative action for women, and such affirmative action produced "good" results, then that would be a persuasive argument for the continuation of affirmative action in the racial context.  If, however, affirmative action has not helped women achieve rough equality in post-secondary education, perhaps they relied on something else.  And knowing this something else might be beneficial in helping blacks achieve the same sort of equality for themselves.

This is basically what I said or meant.

[Private David Lewis]

I don't know about that; it seems if at one time there was affirmative action for women, and such affirmative action produced "good" results, then that would be a persuasive argument for the continuation of affirmative action in the racial context.  If, however, affirmative action has not helped women achieve rough equality in post-secondary education, perhaps they relied on something else.  And knowing this something else might be beneficial in helping blacks achieve the same sort of equality for themselves.

This is basically what I said or meant.

Oh, we agree!  And in an affirmative action thread, too! 

[Miss P]

I don't know about that; it seems if at one time there was affirmative action for women, and such affirmative action produced "good" results, then that would be a persuasive argument for the continuation of affirmative action in the racial context.  If, however, affirmative action has not helped women achieve rough equality in post-secondary education, perhaps they relied on something else.  And knowing this something else might be beneficial in helping blacks achieve the same sort of equality for themselves.

This is basically what I said or meant.

Oh, we agree!  And in an affirmative action thread, too! 

Kumbaya!

[LawDog3]

I think it's a crime when people aren't able to continue to take important and necessary medications because the healthcare system is all screwed up.

So tell your doctor to rewrite your perscription. You'll be ok. 

[dashrashi]

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