Word: mansfield
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Mansfield's chief criticisms of affirmative action is that it has destroyed the climate of America's universities--producing grade inflation and lowering expectations...
...think it's unjust to favor certain people because of their race," said Kenan Professor of Government Harvey C. Mansfield...
...program of affirmative action says that social justice is more important than academic standards," Mansfield said...
...Mansfield said he would accept making twoconcessions to supporters of affirmativeaction--that it be voluntary and that if itexists, it should be restricted to blacks...
...Mansfield is also correct to notice the pervasive political correctness on campus. The number of liberal activist groups is incredibly large, the political leaning of most campus speakers and events is quite liberal and the curriculum has its share of liberal ideology. Conservatives on campus are fortunate to have an outspoken ally in Prof. Mansfield. As one of the lone voices of conservatism at Harvard, he should be congratulated. JEFF LETALIEN...