Affirmative action for the rich
Book • 2010
Richard Kahlenberg's edited volume, "Affirmative Action for the Rich: Legacy Preferences in College Admissions," examines the impact of legacy preferences on college admissions.
The book presents empirical data and analysis to challenge the notion that legacy preferences are beneficial or necessary.
It argues that these preferences disproportionately benefit wealthy applicants, exacerbating existing inequalities in higher education.
The book's findings have contributed to the ongoing debate about fairness and equity in college admissions.
It provides a critical perspective on the role of legacy preferences and their implications for access and opportunity.
The book presents empirical data and analysis to challenge the notion that legacy preferences are beneficial or necessary.
It argues that these preferences disproportionately benefit wealthy applicants, exacerbating existing inequalities in higher education.
The book's findings have contributed to the ongoing debate about fairness and equity in college admissions.
It provides a critical perspective on the role of legacy preferences and their implications for access and opportunity.
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