The Impact of College Affirmative Action on Asian-Americans and the Fight Against Racial Discrimination
As a former Asian-American who grew up in the inner city, I am having second thoughts about affirmative action in college admissions. While liberals often claim to be against discrimination, they seem to support it in the form of preferential treatment based on race. Colleges are allowed to discriminate against students based on the color of their skin, and it is ironic that so-called 'Progressives' are defending this racist policy. Martin Luther King would be rolling in his grave to see the state of the world today.
Against Double Standards and Racial Preferences
Nothing is gained by holding double standards or by punishing people for being responsible and doing everything right by giving what they earned to someone else. Affirmative action policies should not be used as a means to further perpetuate racial inequality. As an Asian-American, I am glad to see the end of such practices. I always thought that it did more harm than good, and while the policy may have been enacted during the civil rights movement, times have changed. Achievements in life should be earned through hard work and talent, not given away because of one's skin color.
Hard Work and Aspirations
From a young age, I understood that in order to be successful, I had to be better than the next guy. This mentality pushed me to practice and train harder in sports and academics. I received many accolades during my high school and college years, which taught me the value and benefit of hard work. However, I was not good at everything, and I knew that I had to work hard to improve. If I worked hard enough, I at least would be better than the day before. This is an important lesson that we all need to learn to reach our goals. Challenges and hardships are necessary to build a strong work ethic, discipline, and character, which are critical to future success.
The Challenges of Affirmative Action
When a college uses affirmative action to admit people based on their race rather than their ability, you risk admitting students who may not be prepared for the rigors of a top-tier institution. The grades of students admitted through affirmative action may have barely scraped by in high school, making college even more challenging for them. A study has shown that a majority of students admitted through this policy are often at the bottom of their class. This is a concern because these students may not have the necessary academic preparation to succeed. It is important for colleges to ensure that students are academically matched with their institutions, rather than being admitted based on their racial background.
My Workplace Experience
I remember a story from my first job out of college, where my manager assigned me some mundane tasks. After a week, he asked me how I was feeling about the job. I was honest and said that everything was good, but I thought there would be something more exciting. The moral of the story is that if you overload someone with tasks and responsibilities they are not familiar with, they will become discouraged, do a poor job, and might even quit. In a similar way, the concept of affirmative action should not result in students being placed in institutions that are not a good fit for them academically. College kids should be accepted into colleges that match their academic background and aspirations.
In conclusion, the policies of college affirmative action are complex and may have unintentional negative consequences. While the intentions may be well-meaning, the actual outcomes can be troubling. It is important to ensure that all students, regardless of their race, are given the opportunity to succeed through hard work and talent, and not by being given a free ride. Affirmative action policies, while well-intentioned, may have entrenched racial divides, and it is time to re-evaluate them. Let the best man or woman win, and let hard work and talent be the driving force behind success in life.