2007-05-15 06:58:19 · 7 answers · asked by bizsmithy 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Or should race not be considered in their case?
2007-05-15 06:59:33 · update #1
The real question is, should it matter? Yes, the Supreme Court did uphold the use of race in admissions decisions in 2003 with issues brought to them via the University of Michigan case. However, I ask again, should it matter?
Anymore, colleges and universities are focusing more on the "whole" student and the experiences they bring to their incoming study body. Provided Senator Obama's daughters' have the grades and necessary admissions criteria to the institution of their choice, they should be admitted. I think that the political influence of who their father is will matter more than their race in the admissions decision process.
So again, should it matter their race or the "content of their character", as expressed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in his 'I have a dream' speech?
I truly hope it is the latter.
2007-05-15 07:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by professorofsuccess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two things. First, they don't need to benefit from affirmative action. Their connections would get them in regardless of race, being that their dad is a Senator. All the old white guys get their kids into just about any school they want. Why would it be any different in this case? Second, it doesn't matter, because the Supreme Court ruled several years ago that affirmative action cannot be used in the selection process in higher education. So your question is pretty much irrelevant.
2007-05-15 07:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, i'd think of that socioeconomic is extra suitable than race because of the fact being undesirable is the real handicap. regrettably, racial discrimination nonetheless exists and we would choose the present affirmative action. the different situation with affirmative action is that, for my area, does not create equality in any respect. And is arbitrary too. i'd ideally choose something that reward genuinely means and not race or how lots money you had. we don't stay in an suitable international nevertheless.
2016-11-04 00:22:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Race shouldn't be considered for anything. Period. Affirmative action is an absolute joke and a total outrage.
2007-05-15 07:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by lori d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope there's some sort of factor that indicates income. For example, based on the income of a child's parents (and assuming Obama is well off) then no, they shouldn't be eligible for AA regardless of race, simply because they are well-off enough.
Then again, regardless of income, people still discriminate, so having guidelines would help.
2007-05-15 07:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Silent Kninja 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, they shouldnt.
That is a perfect example of how affirmative action is racist and evil.
1) it says that intelligence (school ability) is based on color
2) it openly discriminates against white students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
3) it creates racism. (black doctors not as qualified, because they got in just because of color)
affirmative action is criminal. Anyone who disagrees is a racist.
2007-05-15 07:08:34 · answer #6 · answered by bigdonut72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it will be needed in their case. I think their academics should be the factor for entrance into a college.
2007-05-15 07:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by debz81 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋