What's at Stake in Bias Lawsuit Against Harvard

What's at Stake in Bias Lawsuit Against Harvard

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The transcript discusses a lawsuit regarding alleged discrimination against Asian American applicants in college admissions, focusing on the trial's legal and factual aspects. It explores affirmative action, legacy admissions, and the holistic admissions process, highlighting differences between US and international systems. The discussion includes potential changes in admissions practices and the role of race in decision-making.

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What are the main arguments presented by the plaintiffs and the defense in the admissions lawsuit?

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How does the admissions process for legacy applicants at Harvard compare to non-legacies?

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In what ways do race and other factors influence the admissions decisions at selective colleges?

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What is the significance of the DOJ's involvement in the lawsuit filed in 2014?

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How do admissions practices in the UK differ from those in the United States regarding race and holistic review?

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