Affirmative Action Is DEAD

Critiques

Critics of affirmative action, like Ben Shapiro, argue that it lowers standards and perpetuates racial discrimination. He highlights the case of an Asian student who had to score significantly higher on the SAT to have the same chance of admission as a Black student, suggesting that such policies harm graduation rates and excellence 1. Shapiro also questions the claim that standardized tests reinforce inequality, arguing that the real issue lies in failing educational systems and policies 2.

The standard is lowered as admissions data shows an Asian has to score 273 points higher on the SAT to have the same chance of admission as a black person.

--- Ben Shapiro

He believes that addressing systemic problems in education would be more effective than blaming test scores or implementing affirmative action.

   

Jackson's Dissent

Ben Shapiro strongly criticizes Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent on affirmative action, describing it as flawed and factually incorrect. He argues that her view equates disparities with discrimination without considering other factors 3. Shapiro contends that ignoring race does not make it more significant, countering Jackson's assertion that racial disparities require continuous attention and action 4.

Ignoring race just makes it matter more. This is literally what all racists think.

--- Ben Shapiro

He suggests that her perspective aligns with a divisive narrative rather than promoting true equality.