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The "different reality" is that all students will now have to compete on a more level playing field. When someone is used to receiving preferential treatment, equal treatment can feel like discrimination.
“The students who make America’s colleges and universities diverse will be returning to the same conditions but a different reality,” said Shaun Harper, a professor of education, business, and public policy at the University of Southern California, adding, “They will return to campus climates that are still racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, ableist and otherwise discriminatory.”
“But they’re going to be returning to places that no longer have the infrastructure to address those challenges. So, the challenges remain, but there will be fewer resources, fewer policies and fewer people to protect students from those realities,” he added.
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“The students who make America’s colleges and universities diverse will be returning to the same conditions but a different reality,” said Shaun Harper, a professor of education, business, and public policy at the University of Southern California, adding, “They will return to campus climates that are still racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, ableist and otherwise discriminatory.”
“But they’re going to be returning to places that no longer have the infrastructure to address those challenges. So, the challenges remain, but there will be fewer resources, fewer policies and fewer people to protect students from those realities,” he added.
DEI closures at colleges leave students with ‘a different reality’
The student experience is changing at universities after multiple diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, offices and centers have been shut down. Schools such as the University of Mi…