Indeed, I frame it that Affirmative action shouldn't be lowering the bar, but devoting extra resources in recruiting sufficiently meritorious individuals from underprivileged demographics so that people can meet their potential
Sometimes a candidate can be rough around the edges even though they have a lot of potential. Someone with a lot of potential might be behind others now, but that person might benefit more from additional training than someone would.
Indeed, I frame it that Affirmative action shouldn't be lowering the bar, but devoting extra resources in recruiting sufficiently meritorious individuals from underprivileged demographics so that people can meet their potential
Sometimes a candidate can be rough around the edges even though they have a lot of potential. Someone with a lot of potential might be behind others now, but that person might benefit more from additional training than someone would.
Thanks for helping me to articulate my point.