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Originally Posted by sworkhard
Then you need to get your "hearing" fixed. Separate but equal says there inherent differences between the genders so it's reasonable to discriminate based on that. I'm not saying that at all.
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'Hearing' is fine, thanks.
Saying one student is ahead of the curve and one is behind is placing an 'inherent' label on their ability to compete, even if it doesn't come down to the actual abilities of the student.
Based on what you wrote you're advocating the system create a 'separate' path for underachievers, who in the context of this discussion are minorities, that is equal to the education of the overachievers, in this context largely the white majority.
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Rather, I'm saying starting behind the curve isn't a reason to hold back those that are starting ahead of the curve in terms of education and scholarly ability. I think everyone is better off if those ahead of the curve in this way can compete fairly for the best education for those people, while providing people without those advantages an education that takes into account this fact and fills in the educational gap.
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Is there any evidence that people 'ahead of the curve' are losing out on education opportunities because of a quota system in higher education?