Real #diversity should focus on class - not race

The article explores the author's shift from a center-left perspective to working with the conservative group Students for Fair Admissions. The author argues in their book that providing admissions advantages to economically disadvantaged students across all races, rather than relying on racial preferences, is a more effective approach to achieving diversity. The author cites evidence from Harvard and UNC revealing that a focus on race overlooked the impact of socioeconomic status, resulting in a student body that does not reflect true diversity, particularly among Black and Hispanic students.

Universities should consider ending preferences for the wealthy and instead give an admissions break to economically disadvantaged students of all races, which would still benefit many Black and Hispanic students.

Harvard's focus on race instead of class resulted in 75% of Black and Hispanic students coming from the wealthiest 20%, contradicting their claims of promoting racial justice.

Read at New York Post