Affirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination Part2

Olivia and Raven talk about the tendency to doubt the qualifications of folks in marginalized groups, misconceptions about the existence of protected classes, and opposition to affirmative action by people who are marginalized.

 

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Discussion Summary:

00:00: Episode intro, and the tendency to doubt the qualifications of people of color and folks in marginalized groups.

10:25: Misconceptions about the existence of “protected classes.”

23:05: Opposition to affirmative action from folks in marginalized groups.

27:57: Upholding the special treatment of majority groups over equal treatment.

31:51: Outro.

 

Learn More!

What is Affirmative Action and Why Was it Created?

https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/what-is-affirmative-action-and-why-was-it-created-31524

 

Episode Referenced:

Black Feminism Part 2: What Puts The Black In Black Feminism?

https://isquared.podbean.com/e/black-feminism-part-2-what-puts-the-black-in-black-feminism/