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Comment on OP-ED: The Case Against Affirmative Action by Haru Sato

Haru Sato — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:53:26 +0000

I usually agree with the stuff in this magazine but this is not it

Comment on OP-ED: The Case Against Affirmative Action by Emily Licken

Emily Licken — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:07:39 +0000

I really take issue with the assertion “they are treating racial groups homogenously and assume they all have similar or the same experience.” Isn’t not having aa doing the same thing bc it assumes all racial groups have the same opportunities?

Comment on OP-ED: The Case Against Affirmative Action by Hank Igwe

Hank Igwe — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:05:09 +0000

Anti affirmative action is anti black, please do better

Comment on The June 2023 Migrant Ship Sinkage, From the Eyes of a Pakistani-Asian by Siri

Siri — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:40:27 +0000

Very informative article! There is a strong need regarding advocacy for those who are unable to speak out due their deteriorating nation’s extreme regulations.

Comment on OP-ED: The Case Against Affirmative Action by John Ascott

John Ascott — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 02:22:26 +0000

I’m really disappointed in this article – it is tragically underresearched and ill thought out.
The color of your skin already makes you more or less likely to get into college (and it’s called racism, not affirmative action)
No college is making “substantive judgements” about a person due to their race, that is complete hyperbole
The point about wanting the most qualified candidate to get a job shows a complete lack of understanding of not only affirmative action, but also the college admissions process in general. Schools want the people they think will contribute the most to their campus, which is why you can get rejected from a school even if someone with an SAT score 200 points lower gets in. Moreover, certain people (most notably African Americans) are not afforded the same opportunities as others in the US, which is why affirmative action exists in the first place. Black people are at a fundamental disadvantage when it comes to being “the most qualified”, as are poor people, Latinos, native Americans, and a dozen other groups. By saying you want the most qualified person to get the job, you’re really just saying you want the most affluent person to get the job.
Affirmative action in no way diminishes the experiences of an individual as the author would suggest. In case you didn’t know this, affirmative action does not just provide all Black people a blanket acceptance to Ivy League schools. These kids still have to work hard, still have to be interesting, still have to do well in the application process. Affirmative action elevates their experiences by providing them an equal opportunity to bring these diverse experiences to college campuses.
It is not stereotyping to acknowledge that some groups of people are less likely to get into college without affirmative action in play. On the contrary, it is recognizing the complex history of systemic racism, classism, misogyny, etc. in the United States. Getting rid of affirmative action actually reinforces the harmful stereotype that anyone in America can just pull themselves up by their bootstraps and become successful if they work hard enough at it.
I refuse to believe that the author wrote out the statement “in reality, equal opportunity is offered to people of all races” and actually believed it. I have lost all faith in humanity.
The last point about diversity being important to college campuses is completely contradictory to the rest of the article. Diversity should in fact “encompass all aspects of a student’s personhood”, and that includes their race. Considering this is a publication dedicated to the diverse experiences of Asian Americans, I am shocked this article is so reductive in its view of race.
Overall I would say I’m incredibly disappointed. I’ve been reading HOV for a long time because my stepchildren are Asian and I’m trying to gain more perspective on their lived experiences, but this article is making me reconsider whether I can really trust HOV as a source. The idea of stepping on Black people and other marginalized groups to further your own cause is disheartening to me. Please do better (starting with doing more research).

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Comment on Yes, It’s OK To Appreciate My Culture During Diwali. by pattu pavadai blouse new design

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Comment on Zaina Arafat: A conversation about Stereotypes, Asianess, and Everything in Between by Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:58 +0000

Good work, exceptional article!

Comment on Zaina Arafat: A conversation about Stereotypes, Asianess, and Everything in Between by Ananda Sen

Ananda Sen — Mon, 01 May 2023 11:04:25 +0000

Very nicely written article. Thank you for for a thought provoking interview and introducing to me an author whose work crosses cultural boundaries.

Comment on Asian Americans in Modeling: The Price to Pay by Tita Das

Tita Das — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:30:14 +0000

It is truly impressive the way Sarina has expressed her feelings, her experiences, her views and most importantly her vision. I was struck by her passion for modeling, She has expressed her opinion with honesty and maturity.