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... Yes, one may deduce the sex of another, but this does not conjure up the many preconceived notions as race does; more specifically, the preconceived notions of being “black.” Whether one admits it or not, race is used to formulate opinions about a person’s character before making any interpersonal contact. ... Bollinger (2003) decision by the Supreme Court which allowed that race be used as a plus in a public universities’ admissions policy. The Court’s majority opinion by Justice Sandra Day-O’Connor held that the United States Constitution “does not prohibit the law school’s narrowly tailored use of race in admissions decisions to further a compelling interest in obtaining the educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body. ... Bakke case which allowed race to be a consideration in admissions policy, but held that quotas were illegal. This puts to rest the question as to whether diversity in higher education is a compelling governmental interest.
Approximate Word count = 705
Approximate Pages = 2.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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