Morning Wire When Race Trumps Merit with Heather Mac Donald | 4.23.23
Apr 23, 2023
Heather Mac Donald, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and bestselling author, dives into the pressing issues of systemic racism and meritocracy. She critiques how current events, like the Chicago riots and recent violence, have overshadowed important discussions on individual merit in education and STEM fields. Mac Donald also explores the effects of anti-racism initiatives on the arts, questioning the repercussions for our cultural heritage. With sharp insights, she sheds light on the complexities of crime and policing in today’s society.
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Systemic Racism and Disparate Impact
- Systemic racism claims often rely on disparate impact, where objective standards negatively affect certain minority groups.
- This doesn't prove racism but highlights a skills gap needing alternative solutions, not lowered standards.
Maintaining Meritocratic Standards
- Address skills gaps, but don't compromise meritocratic standards to achieve proportional representation.
- Lowering standards hurts everyone in the long run.
DEI's Impact on STEM
- DEI statements now overshadow merit in STEM hiring, hindering scientific progress.
- Focusing on DEI in science is absurd and counterproductive.
