Action Quote by Peter Kirsanow
“Due to affirmative action, about half of the black law students fall to the bottom 10% percent of the class and they are 2.5 times more likely than whites not to graduate college. Blacks are four times less likely to pass the bar exam on the first attempt.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public policy commentary, date unknown
Affirmative action correlates with lower academic outcomes for Black law students and lower bar passage rates compared to whites.
In simple terms: Affirmative action linked to poorer outcomes for Black law students.
Key Takeaway
Address bias and improve support systems.
Themes
education
race
policy
equity
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
policy
analysis
When to use this quote
- law school
- bar exam preparation
- policy reform
- student support
- academic counseling
Key Concepts
affirmative action
statistics
disparities
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions mitigate these disparities?
- What alternative policies could improve equity?
A Different Perspective
Data may be selective or lack context; other factors influence outcomes.
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