Lost Debate College Admissions in a Post-Affirmative Action America With Jeannie Suk Gersen
Oct 12, 2023
Harvard Law School professor Jeannie Suk Gersen discusses college admissions in a post-affirmative action world. Topics include the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, the impact on diversity in college admissions, the Thomas Jefferson case, text messages as evidence of racial discrimination, Asian American perspectives, and the interpretation of statutes and utilization of equal opportunity offices.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Supreme Court Decision on College Admissions
02:40 • 30min
Challenges and Changes in the Thomas Jefferson Case
33:04 • 4min
Text Messages and Intent in a Case on Admissions Policy
36:48 • 3min
Perspectives and Concerns of Asian American Parents in College Admissions
40:08 • 10min
Interpretation of Statutes and Utilization of Equal Opportunity Offices
50:35 • 3min