"Gender equity" makes it easier for men to get accepted into college

[awaken]

While the article says it is not the same as AA, those types of arguments arise
http://www.vox.com/2015/2/17/805025...women-is-a-real-problem-in-college-admissions

Evidence has mounted in recent years: at some colleges, although not all, men can get in with less impressive credentials. A push for gender balance on campus means accomplished young women end up competing with each other rather than crowding out less accomplished young men.

 

[PhDeac]

Yep. This is an ongoing trend. I've seen some studies that suggest without admissions preferences for men, the percentage of women in incoming classes at elite universities would be 1-3% higher. Women far outachieve men in high school and college.

The article didn't mention the other big reason to keep universities as close to 50-50 as possible. Title IX.

 

[Complacent Deac]

Men's brains are still maturing into their 20's.

 

[sailordeac]

Men's brains are still maturing into their 20's.

And beyond, as is repeatedly demonstrated on these boards.

 

[silk]

Admission to Wake was easier for males in the '70s

 

[jhmd2000]

I hope we are able to discriminate against women enough in admissions practices to make up for the historical advantages that have been titled in their favor.

 

[wakelaw13]

I hope we are able to discriminate against women enough in admissions practices to make up for the historical advantages that have been titled in their favor.

You mean boobs right?

 

[Deadbolt]

You mean boobs right?

I thought those only worked on avoiding speeding tickets and for getting free drinks?

 

[sailordeac]

I thought those only worked on avoiding speeding tickets and for getting free drinks?

Actually, I think we can think of other things to do with them. And you can too.

 

[The Mangler]

And beyond, as is repeatedly demonstrated on these boards.

I've seen no evidence that maturing is occurring.

 

[awaken]

Rumor at Wake when I was there was that Wake accepted more males bc males were more likely to donate to their school after graduation. Truth?

 

[Deacon923]

Surely jhmd has an opinion on how this disadvantages Asians.

 

[PhDeac]

Rumor at Wake when I was there was that Wake accepted more males bc males were more likely to donate to their school after graduation. Truth?

Wouldn't doubt it. All the big donations I can think of have come from male alums or alum couples.

 

[awaken]

Surely jhmd has an opinion on how this disadvantages Asians.

In fact, Asian students are suing Harvard and UNC
http://reason.com/blog/2014/11/18/rejected-for-being-asian-students-sue-ha