Yes, equality of opportunity should be valued over equality of outcome. I have seen some absolutely egregious cases of trying to keep a minority in an underrep

Yes, equality of opportunity should be valued over equality of outcome. I have seen some absolutely egregious cases of trying to keep a minority in an underrepresented field, that have lead to everyone losing in the long term and further resentment towards minorities from even the most ardent supporters of affirmative action.