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The Future of Affirmative Action
15:19 - 23:38 (08:18)
The case of Grutter v. Bollinger discusses whether or not taking race into account in university and college admissions is constitutional, and whether it can still be done indirectly through other factors. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, writing for the majority, believes that these programs may no longer be needed in the future as society progresses towards equality.
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The Grutter v Bollinger case in 2003 said that race-conscious policies and consideration in university and college admissions were necessary at the time, but with reasonable time constraints, the use of race will no longer be needed.
15:19 - 18:12 (02:52)
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The Grutter v Bollinger case in 2003 said that race-conscious policies and consideration in university and college admissions were necessary at the time, but with reasonable time constraints, the use of race will no longer be needed. The case raises questions about what it means to be a member of a minority group, and how much consideration needs to occur for it to count as a factor in the decision process.
ChapterThe Future of Affirmative Action
EpisodeWhy the Supreme Court Might End Affirmative Action
PodcastThe Daily
The Supreme Court is considering whether race-conscious admissions should be allowed indirectly through other factors and if diversity can be achieved without taking race into account.
18:12 - 23:38 (05:26)
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The Supreme Court is considering whether race-conscious admissions should be allowed indirectly through other factors and if diversity can be achieved without taking race into account. However, the conservative majority appears to be prepared to do away with programs that directly take account of race in admissions.