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Why on God's green earth are we evaluating candidates to a major university based on how well they're "grappling with [their] sexual identity"?
by djflutt3rshy 8y ago
Why on God's green earth are we evaluating candidates to a major university based on how well they're "grappling with [their] sexual identity"?
- munchbunny 8y agoI think you're coming at this from the wrong perspective. The fact that someone is grappling with their sexual identity isn't by itself a qualification. On the other hand, if in the essays or interviews you get the feeling that this candidate has matured beyond his/her peers as a result of it, or if this candidate demonstrates resilience dealing with growing up this way in an extremely conservative culture, then you'd probably consider betting on this person's upward trajectory. The context is important, and I don't think the NYT article captures it.
- dev_dull 8y agoAt that point why specifically call out sexuality? Why not just say “candidates whom have matured behind their peers because of difficult life experiences”?
- hn_throwaway_99 8y agoBecause that was specifically what the student was dealing with. If the student was dealing with the stress of a laid-off parent, or a serious disease, or a sibling with a drug problem, I wouldn't be surprised if those details were mentioned, and not just vague language about "difficult life experiences."
- PacifyFish 8y agoFor specificity's sake.
- whymauri 8y agoIt's called holistic for a reason. Overcoming hardships and excelling despite social pressures is probably one of many good markers of potential.
- frozenport 8y agoWhat if their major is gender studies?