Poll of the Day > Will the supreme court's most recent decision also apply to all private colleges

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...in the u.s. ? ye, i mean the one that just came out that banned the use of race in college admissions

It sets precedent, so yes.

Inform an ignorant foreigner.

Are you implying US sign-up forms, for things like colleges, have a field where you have to enter "race"?

They do, yes.

ASlaveObeys posted...

It sets precedent, so yes.

What if that college accepts no public funds or tax dollars at all? You're sure that it would also apply to them? Does that really make sense though?

Nichtcrawler-X posted...

Inform an ignorant foreigner.

Are you implying US sign-up forms, for things like colleges, have a field where you have to enter "race"?

Yes, they do.
Because historically if you weren't white, you were treated terribly, so there are programs here that help minorities get into college because they otherwise would have a much more difficult time getting in than white people.

papercup posted...

Yes, they do.
Because historically if you weren't white, you were treated terribly, so there are programs here that help minorities get into college because they otherwise would have a much more difficult time getting in than white people.

Why is this based on race instead of say economic situation?

In UK for example I believe that students from poorly rated schools face lower grade requirements at universities because it's thought getting say a B at a shit school is a better achievement than getting an A at a top school. This seems like a better system than basing it entirely on race.

MichaelScarnFBI posted...

Why is this based on race instead of say economic situation?

In UK for example I believe that students from poorly rated schools face lower grade requirements at universities because it's thought getting say a B at a shit school is a better achievement than getting an A at a top school. This seems like a better system than basing it entirely on race.

Because the U.S is 100 years(maybe more) behind on societal progress. Also U.S hates you if you're poor.

Cruddy_horse posted...

Because the U.S is 100 years(maybe more) behind on societal progress.

Lmao compared to what other country exactly? Soon as war breaks out, guess what country everyone comes running to for help.

kivos posted...

Lmao compared to what other country exactly? Soon as war breaks out, guess what country everyone comes running to for help.

How did you interpret "societal progress" as meaning "military spending"

MichaelScarnFBI posted...

Why is this based on race instead of say economic situation?

In UK for example I believe that students from poorly rated schools face lower grade requirements at universities because it's thought getting say a B at a shit school is a better achievement than getting an A at a top school. This seems like a better system than basing it entirely on race.

There's stuff for poor people too. And women. Though this specific ruling is about race.

papercup posted...

Yes, they do.
Because historically if you weren't white, you were treated terribly, so there are programs here that help minorities get into college because they otherwise would have a much more difficult time getting in than white people.

Although, ironically it was Asians in this case that were getting discriminated against when it came to admissions

Yeah affirmative action was starting to screw over Asians more than white people. My brother's old high school (exclusively for high performing students) kept getting harder and harder for Asian kids to get accepted to, and parents were getting pissed.