Children Quote by Derrick Bell
““It is somewhat ironic to have us so deeply disturbed over a program where race is an element of consciousness, and yet to be aware of the fact, as we are, that institutions of higher learning, albeit more on the undergraduate than the graduate level, have given conceded preferences up to a point to those possessed of athletic skills, to the children of alumni, to the affluent who may bestow their largess on the institutions, and to those having connections with celebrities, the famous, and the powerful.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Critical Race Theory, 1990
The author critiques how elite institutions favor privileged groups through various biases, despite claims of meritocracy.
In simple terms: Privilege persists in academia via favoritism.
Key Takeaway
Challenge systemic bias.
Themes
education
inequality
privilege
meritocracy
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
critical
scholarly
When to use this quote
- college admissions
- scholarship decisions
- policy reform
Key Concepts
institutional bias
affluence
athletic recruitment
alumni influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could reduce preferential treatment?
- How can institutions balance merit and diversity?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook efforts toward equity and reform.
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