Heather Mac Donald's 2023 critique of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies in American institutions, arguing that race-conscious decision-making in hiring, admissions, and arts funding undermines standards of excellence and produces demonstrable harms in medicine, the arts, and public safety.
Provides a comprehensive empirical and normative case against DEI mandates across sectors, documenting instances where racial preferences have replaced merit criteria and arguing for colorblind standards.
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