Some people argue that colleges and employers should give preferences to women and racial/ethnic minorities due to discrimination in the past (and maybe even now, as well). Others disagree and believe that such preferences unfairly hurt not only men and white people directly, but also indirectly hurt women and minorities.
1) Recently, California became the first state to pass a law requiring a gender quota for corporate boards. California SB 826 requires boards to have a minimum number of females. Please watch the following two videos:
CNBC: How a California law is changing boardrooms all over the country https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPS1P2YGJl0
Anastasia Explains: Race and Gender Quotas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVRLWXZHCJs
Does this law help or hurt females? Explain in detail
Does this law help or hurt males? Explain in detail
2) Please watch the following two videos:
Pink tax: Why do women pay more for goods and services? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IfNaGXmphc
The Daily Show’s Pink Tax Segment: DEBUNKED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH3FT1xi8vc
Which video makes more economic sense? Utilizing economic principles, is the “pink tax” real? Explain in detail
3) Watch the following videos regarding the concepts of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) and “meritocracy.”
Why Diversity Is More Important Than Meritocracy: Quotas, Talent, Wall Street | Sallie Krawcheck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78yqUylmC_o
Campus Reform: Students Support Diversity Quotas…Until It Comes to Football https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUi1w3q3voU
Which concept is based on a person’s identity/immutable characteristics such as gender and race? Which concept is based on a person’s performance, experience, or skills?
4) Who benefits and who is harmed when governments or private businesses make hiring decisions based on “DEI”?
5) Who benefits and who is harmed when governments or private businesses make hiring decisions based on “meritocracy”?
6) Which concept, DEI or meritocracy, is most economically sustainable or feasible?
7) Which concept is most conducive to capitalism and which is most conducive to socialism?
8) Which of the above concepts would you like to be graded on in academia? In sports? In applying for a job? WHY? Explain in detail
