The MBA schools are using racial discrimination when evaluating candidates. What can we do about this ?
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so if the program was completely filled with only indians, would you find this discrimination against other races? what if it was only white people, would it make a difference? my best guess at quota systems is that they are designed to prevent racial monopoly. ie all white schools have to let in other racial groups. the whole thing is racism regardless of fairness. no race should create a monopoly in any resource and then block out other races from having equal oppurtunity.  maybe this is not happening in your situation, then im sorry if your being discriminated against
1026035
I'm glad you asked.  RACISM!  That black guy probably gave Andrew Berman, nephew of an admissions executive, a blowjob because black people are prone to do that.  If they didnt give so much head, who knows what schools they would be going to.  Bunker Hill?  Who knows?  Well when Ross Berman finally made it to earth he decided to give Eddy Curry and now blacks can get into any school of their choice.  I'm sure this is correct.  Peace ttyl.
687233
It is a crime --- you have to prove discrimination get a good lawyer and go fight for your rights -\n\n The jobs you listed have by far(nation wide) more whites employees than other minorities.\n\nIn my home town --- on the local fire dept. there was only one black person (full time employee) the rest are white. My nursing class had about 40 students (only 2 black students).\n I still find for the most part people go where they feel comfortable (accepted).
623187
Yeah... the whole "opportunities available to everyone" statement is a bit of a joke.... it's hard to succeed when you go to a school that doesn't have a decent book, teacher or administrator... and that's not counting any social issues at home, like one parent families and little to no respect for education at home, because the family never learned the value of education...  \n\nand that's not even getting into the racism in the workforce or upper education... most of the managers out there grew up before the civil rights movement... of course some will still hold on to the racist attitudes they grew up with...\n\nit's not easy to break out of a poor social class, usually only the brightest 1 percent do...\n\nLazy is most often used to make the wealthy feel better about being wealthy... a convenient excuse to not help those in poverty... everyone who has been in poverty knows that many of them work, often two and three jobs, for often 12 or more hours a day... \n\nI know some wealthy people... they don't work nearly that hard and are much closer to being lazy than those I know who are in poverty... I don't know any poor people that take off early on friday to hit the golf course to get in 18 before the sun goes down... I know a lot of wealthy men who do though....
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I know there is a TON of money out there for minority MBA students. The first place to check would be your school's or your perspective school's financial aid office website. Also, there are other organizations such as the National Black MBA Association(www.nbmbaa.org), and there are also similar Latino (National Society of Hispanic MBAs www. http://www.nshmba.org/) and Asian organizations as well (Asian American MBA Association) to name a few. There may also be organizations affiliated with the B-school you are interested in attending, so inquire about that too. These professional orgs give out a lot of scholarships. I am sure there are other minority orgs as well. You can also check www.fastweb.com and complete the profile and they will send you results based upon the information you provided. Good luck!
382434
Race and Color are self identifiable and not challengable by your employer.  To challenge someone who claims African American or White is in itself racial discrimination and harassment.
978911
Well, I am neither bi-racial or multiracial, but I notice being white I still face discrimination sometimes.  Some people automatically assume I am racist, even though I am so far from it.  For example, the other day at work a Hispanic couple (their race doesn't matter to me, but it illustrates the point) came up to pay for their dinner with a credit card.  Our policy is that we ask everyone for I.D. when they are paying with a card.  It's for their protection, but also because we have seen cases of fraud.  Anyhow, he seemed a little irritated, but he showed me, finished the bill and left.  About 20 minutes later his wife called and spoke to my manager and said that I was being racist asking for I.D. because they were Hispanic.  My manager explained that asking for I.D. is a company policy and that I was only doing what I was told.  She told them next time they came in that they would receive a free dinner.  However, when she hung up, she came and told me she had watched me when they were paying and that I had done absolutely nothing wrong, and that if those people ever came in again to let her know so that she would ask them to leave.  It kinda bothered me because I know I am not racist in the slightest, but I just laughed it off because I knew it was their ignorance and not mine.  Gosh, sorry for making this so long.
736443
Employment discrimination is alive and well.  Ask any African American or a woman applying for the same job as a man.  I'm sure they'll be able to give you a "yes" answer.  Discrimination exists in housing, banking, employment etc.  As long as there are racists doing the hiring, there will always be discrimination.  What a sad world we live in.
312792
Opt out of racism.\nNo one can challenge you.
1022168
If you think that race is not a factor in terms of a job or getting into a school, then you are in denial.  Sometimes it works in favor of the minority, sometimes in the favor of the majority.  Private schools may not have an official affirmative action policy but they still allow you to include your race on the application, and still list the statistics of different races enrolled at their university.  What is the purpose for keeping these up to date statistics about races attending their schools.
848016
Yes, minorities get special treatment. Just like you'd be racist if you decided to start a United White College Fund. It is complete garbage. If it is racist to go one way, it is racist to go the other. Eliminatae race from the equation entirely and just have a United People College Fund!!!!!!!!
952744
I haven't personally but my mom told me that when she was pregnant with me she went and tried to get a part-time job working at the local library and they interviewed her and told her she was perfect for the job and they would love to hire her but they'd been told by the boss that they had to hire an African American. I think also opportunities for ALL kids scholarship/admissions wise can be limited these days with people bent on meeting racial requirements instead of who deserves them. I think colleges/bosses/etc should have blindfolds on when it comes to your skin color no matter what color you are.
550856
i believe that it was needed before when black americans were not being treated fairly. they were not here by choice obviously. how ever now i do not agree with it because they have abused their powers. there is a quota in this country that there has to be so many black people working in a certain district like a fire man for example. there was one job left and the black guy had gotten a lower score on a test then the white man. how ever the black guy was given the job instead of the white man. that you could argue is reverse discrimination. the more qualified person should have the job. another thing that bothers me is remember back on the mtv awards show chris rock called white people crazy crackers. how ever if the white people had made racial slurs back they would be sued in a minute. there is no such thing as all white colleges, how ever there is such a thing as black colleges. many people feel the same way i do but are to afraid to say what they really think for fear of being labeled as a racis. my best friend is black and she feels the same way i do. it is time for american people to unite as one. fix this countries and stop making race an issue. its really getting old!
60946
Well, I havent seen a problem with unequal minority rights in a long time. Im not saying that there arent some racists still out there but the "minority" groups are doing well.  After all have you ever heard of a caucasion college fund???? Probably not. Because that would be racist. But theres nothing wrong with an African American college fund now is there. Now there are plenty of unracial college funds out there as well but still... Oh and I used to live near a reservation and there was this place that was run by the Indians. They would put ads in the local newspaper for job/career opportunities. And then it would say indian preferred at the bottom. Im Irish/Indian and I have no problem with different ethnicities but I have a huge problem with racism and reverse racism.  Oh and in most companies, like the one my dad works at.... There is a mandatory percentage of workers that have to be "minorities" working there. But there is no minority rule for a town where there are fewer whites than blacks. And what about the towns where the white to black ratio is like 99/1. And the "minority demand percentage" is 15%?
747173
Actually all people should be against affirmative action.  It creates unfair advantages.  In regards to your comment about it being harder to get good grades going to a bad school I have to disagree.  Going to a good school generally means a higher level of competition and a greater degree of scrutiny in the grading process.    By your reasoning if I was homeschooled by a moron uncle who gave me straight A's but did not teach me anything correctly admissions counselors should be more impressed by me than by someone who went to a highly competitive school with good instructors.\n\nMinorities get too many advantages through affirmative action.  I'm sorry if this offends you but it is true.  You should not want the special treatment given to you by these laws because basically what they are saying is that you aren't as good or as smart as a white person.  I think we both disagree with that and that we both would take that as an insult, you are in all likelihood just as smart and just as capable as anyone else.  But in reality that is exactly what the affirmative action initiatives are saying about minorities.  \n\nWhen special consideration is give to anyone because of the color of their skin or the country they were born in or for whatever reason they are going against the fundamental ideals upon which the country is founded.\n\nIts a matter of pride, I was born into poverty, I had no father, I had a mother that worked to support myself and my siblings.  We all got jobs as soon as we could and contributed what little we could to help us get by.  We refused welfare and charity out of pride.  We learned to work hard and to persevere and we have all become successful.  We went to the worst school imaginable and we had no special treatment because of our situation.  Yet we all went to college, we all worked our way through and we are the better for it.\n\nDon't buy into the hype that just because you are of a certain heritage that you need or deserve special treatment.  Don't sell yourself or your heritage short.  Be proud and stand up and demand equal footing not a hand up or a hand out.
900071
I think you should talk to the person and the professor after everyone discusses the ratings. Yeah I been in your shoes, what i think it is that some people are just racist or don't like a person for some underlying reason. But you SHOULD talk to BOTH afterwards
1024117
yes, of course...testing, teacher attitudes, racism, sexism, religious intolerance...us po always get the short end of the stick,.  a way to combat it is the fighting spirit, carry the banner, dont take any shit.. ywe have rights, but must enforce them...if you feel discriminated against make a big stink