You Don’t Help Minorities by Lowering Standards - Heather Mac Donald

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Author and Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald breaks down how the legal concept of “disparate impact” has twisted the original meaning of civil rights laws, replacing colorblind equality with double standards and racial preferences. The doctrine has led institutions to treat any neutral policy as racist if it produces unequal group outcomes—no matter the cause. From throwing out merit-based college admissions to redefining hiring and promotion in elite professions, Heather argues that the obsession with DEI undermines excellence and insults the very people it claims to help. Check out the full episode this clip was featured in here: https://youtu.be/ZpJyvhOGea4 Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video! Follow Dad Saves America on Substack: https://dadsavesamerica.substack.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://dadsavesamerica.substack.com/podcast Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Follow Heather on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HMDatMI Check out Heather’s work at the Manhattan Institute: https://manhattan.institute/person/heather-mac-donald _____________________________________ Our Website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America explores the philosophies and practical steps needed to raise capable, curious, independent adults who are ready to thrive in a virtuous free society... and want to keep it that way. We’ve had all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla. #affirmativeaction #dei #civilrights