Why YSK: because what seems like equal situation from surface isn’t always equal opportunity for all. And even when equal measure of help is provided, it might not be equally useful.

  • @Hazdaz
    -4•1 year ago

    You know what ISN’T merit? …simply being born part of some special group that gets preferential treatment based on the most meaningless of things.

    Merit could be anything from HS grades to SAT scores or placement in various scholarly competitions. Income level should be mixed in there as well.

    Do we want to live in an equitable world? Then stop dividing people over stupid shit.

    • @IcedCoffeeBitch
      4•1 year ago

      You do realize the things you mentioned as ways to evaluate merit have been shown to be biased against poor people and POCs, right?

      I don’t disagree with you on principle, hell I personally think giving entrance advantage to POCs was a band-aid solution to the discrimination POCs usually face. But simply saying “just evaluate based on merit” ignores the fact that for that to happen, the entire system must be reformed.

    • @[email protected]
      1•1 year ago

      being born rich isn’t merit either, but it has lasting inpacts on HS grades, SAT scores, and placement in scholarly competitions. How do you propose to ensure schools aren’t full of people who just bought their way in?