Word: classism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...person behind the mask doesn't seem so healthy anymore. Can I laugh at Howard Stern and still maintain a semblance of moral probity? Do I have to admit that his alleged sexism, supposed racism and seeming classism are beyond the pale of what's acceptable? Is Howard really...
...affirmative action policy currently in place in California is indeed unfair. Our society is still dominated by racism and classism, thus tilting the ledger in favor of those at the top--often towards white males. During the affirmative action era in California, it was far from "absurd" that race played a significant role in admissions. Instead, the Board of Regents was trying to create campuses which represented the diversity of California while recognizing the educational disadvantages inherent in a poor socio-economic background...
...affirmative action policy currently in place in California is indeed unfair. Our society is still dominated by racism and classism, thus tilting the ledger in favor of those at the top--often towards white males. During the affirmative action era in California, it was far from "absurd" that race played a significant role in admissions. Instead, the Board of Regents was trying to create campuses which represented the diversity of California while recognizing the educational disadvantages inherent in a poor socio-economic background...
...feel strongly that [this bill] raises concerns about classism," she said. Speaking on the council floor on Sunday, Adair stated, "This is an imperialistic attempt to take over the world...
Eugenie A. Lang '00, board member of the Harvard-Radcliffe College Democrats, said, "It's true that this rings of a tradition of a time that had these problems," refering to allegations that using Latin would promote classism, elitism and racism...