Shift from Merit to Equity

The shift from a merit-based approach to one focused on equity in university education is critiqued as detrimental to academic standards. This change, influenced by Marxist critical theories, posits that specialist subject knowledge is a form of colonial oppressor's knowledge, leading to a potential future where students possess minimal understanding. The argument suggests that this approach can result in several generations of poorly educated children, incapable of meaningful thought or critical engagement. It emphasizes the necessity of rigorous academic training, where success and failure are essential components of a challenging education.