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What does it mean?
Class-based affirmative action helps but does not replace the need for race-based efforts.
In plain terms
Fixing class issues is good, but we still need race-based affirmative action.
What can you take from it?
Address class inequality without ignoring race-based disparities.

Where it applies

  • admissions
  • hiring
  • policy reform

Putting it to work

  • Use dual approaches
  • Target race and class

Questions to consider

  • Should we choose class over race?
  • How do both affect fairness?

Another view

Class-based measures can be more politically acceptable than race-based ones.

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