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Originally posted by sugar and spice
True. Like I said above, Caucasian males are actually on the receiving end of affirmative action when it comes to college acceptances more than Caucasian women are.
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I can vouch for this. Mr. Munch, a Caucasian male who is in the process of becoming a teacher, has received more offers for scholarships/admissions into certain programs than I ever did. Why? There is a shortage of male teachers, especially in the places we plan to live after graduation and getting married. That in itself is a form of affirmative action--is that wrong?
There are many many other ways to find out one's race than the box. I applied for admission at Berkeley for last year--a school that eliminated AA as we know it a few years ago. College activities, membership in certain organizations, and essays can all be indicators of racial background. In fact, my recommenders were encouraged to write about how I would contribute to the diversity at Berkeley. My essays--for admission and scholarships--all called for some discussion of my "background." UT, although not as blatant, was very similar. So, there are ways.
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