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Euphemisms in Affirmative Action
- "Taking race into account" is a euphemism.
- It hides the fact that colleges admit Black and Latino students with lower academic scores.
Disadvantages and Standards
- Proponents argue that even affluent Black people face disadvantages.
- These disadvantages justify lowering admissions standards, claims Randall Kennedy.
Impact of Prop 209
- Economist Zachary Bleemer studied the impact of California's Prop 209.
- Black incomes remained stable after the end of racial preferences.