Thesis
When individuals who have been previously discriminated against are favored in college admissions.
What is affirmative action?
Cashin proposes that instead of race, affirmative action policies should focus on this.
What is place?
The author uses this to appeal to seem trustworthy and credible.
What is ethos?
A fallacious logical argument where Cashin drew a HASTY conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
What is a hasty generalization?
What is Cashin's proposal?
A system that offers advantages to those who are left behind because of their place rather than their race
Cashin uses this kind of argument by proposing that specific policies should be instituted as solutions to problems.
What is an argument of proposal?
The author proposes that schools include making standardized tests optional, replacing merit-based financial aid with need based financial aid to encourage this.
What is social mobility?
The author uses this appeal to support her argument by using statistics, facts, and logical evidence.
What is logos?
A fallacious emotional argument where the Cashin suggested that taking a minor action will lead to major consequences.
What is a slippery slope?
What are 3 groups who refute Cashin's argument
Liberals - Conservatives - White Americans
African Americans - Elite Schools Graduates
The author uses this appeal to pull on the heartstrings of the reader and makes them think about the unfairness of affirmative action.
What is pathos?
What group objects to affirmative action based on location because it still doesn’t emphasize equality and personal responsibility strongly enough?
Conservatives