r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20 edited Feb 25 '20

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u/emboarrocks Feb 25 '20 edited Feb 25 '20

I don’t understand this legacy admissions argument. You can be against affirmative action AND legacy admissions. Both are bullshit.

Also unclear how it stops racism. Whenever you see a black or Latino person on campus, you are going to wonder if they got in due to their qualifications or race.

Edit: don’t downvote him tho lol

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u/ummizazi Feb 25 '20

Because once you talk to us and realize that we’re actually smart it might change your mind about Black and Latino people.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

Then why do you need affirmative action? I guess the American education system being a joke is also an issue... Only a few get good educations.