Affirmative action Quote by Anonymous
““A series of federal surveys of selective colleges found virtually no change from the 1990s to 2012 in enrollment of students who are less well off — less than 15 percent by some measures — even though there was a huge increase over that time in the number of such students going to college. Similar studies looking at a narrower range of top wealthy universities back those findings. With race-based affirmative action losing both judicial and public support, many have urged selective colleges to shift more focus to economic diversity.””
About This Quote
Source Report: Higher Education Enrollment Trends, 2012
Economic diversity in elite colleges has stagnated despite more low‑income students attending college overall; race‑based affirmative action is declining, prompting calls to prioritize socioeconomic inclusion.
In simple terms: Poor students still underrepresented at top schools.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for socioeconomic‑based admissions.
Themes
education
equity
policy
diversity
affirmative action
Mood
concerned
analytical
hopeful
Type
policy
sociological
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- college recruitment
- student financial aid
Key Concepts
social mobility
economic inequality
college admissions
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions redesign admissions to favor economic need?
- What unintended effects might arise from shifting focus?
A Different Perspective
Challenges include entrenched legacy admissions and donor influence.
