Affirmative Action and Perceptions of Achievement

This chapter examines the effects of affirmative action on the perceptions of black achievement, focusing on the stigma of preferential treatment. It explores the speaker's educational journey and the development of their political views, alongside a discussion of Thomas Sowell's experiences as a black intellectual. The chapter also addresses the 'mismatch effect' in higher education, highlighting the complexities and consequences of affirmative action for minority students.