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I think that it would have to be demonstrated that the legacy admissions process is a proxy for racial discrimination, i.e., put it in place as a stealthy race-
by glimshe 3y ago
I think that it would have to be demonstrated that the legacy admissions process is a proxy for racial discrimination, i.e., put it in place as a stealthy race-based criterion.
- nonethewiser 3y agoI think you’re right. If they can prove that is the intent I think that would demonstrate that its illegal. But merely by effect, not buying it. Any way of choosing that is not by race, which is a legal requirement, can have very unequal outcomes. If its by effect then choosing by grades and test scores is illegal. I wonder what would cause a university to both pursue affirmative action to meet diversity quotas while also actively trying to discriminate against minorities via legacy admissions.