545 | Richard D. Kahlenberg: Is Class-Based Affirmative Action the Future of Higher Education?
The Realignment
Rethinking College Admissions: Beyond Race and Merit
This chapter examines the ongoing debate over college admissions, particularly the growing opposition to using race as a factor. It explores the potential of class-based affirmative action as a solution to promote diversity while aligning with public sentiment for equal opportunity. The discussion also critiques the current definitions of merit in education and the implications of socioeconomic disparities in shaping access to elite institutions.
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