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Topic: Gender equality in University. Please Check and Rate.

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:29 am
by IndianHarry
Universities should take the same number of men & women in each major.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?


Gender equality has always been a highly debated topic. This is especially true in case of educational institutions that have gender equality as one of the core values. Universities, in particular, seem divided between the idea that the allocation of course seats should be merit based and the one that it should take gender into consideration. I find the latter proposition to be a one that is harmful not only on an individual level but also on a collective one.

The first flaw in this approach is that it can be unfair to some potential students. A more deserving candidate with higher aptitude and grades may be left out just because of the particular gender he belongs to. Thus, what may seem like gender equality may actually be gender based inequality in disguise.

The second objection pertains to certain professions where the quality of the service provided is crucial. Take, for instance, the field of medicine; the profession is deeply intertwined with the health of the society, and any compromise within the university admission process for this field has a direct effect upon something as crucial as health. Thus, imposing gender as the basis for admission can be a harmful practice on the collective level as well.

In conclusion, it can be said that this approach which potentially sidelines individual’s capabilities is a compromise with the overall wellbeing of the society, and Universities should have no place for this practice as it deepens , however unintentionally, the imaginary difference between the two genders; something a pinnacle education institute that is university should seek to erase completely, and not maintain.

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Re: Topic: Gender equality in University. Please Check and R

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:44 am
by IndianHarry
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Re: Topic: Gender equality in University. Please Check and R

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:31 am
by Flick
IndianHarry wrote:Universities should take the same number of men & women in each major.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?


Gender equality has always been a highly debated topic. This is especially true in the case of educational institutions that have gender equality as one of the core values. Universities, in particular, seem divided between the ideas that the allocation of course seats should be merit based and that it should take gender into consideration. I find the latter proposition to be harmful, not only on an individual level but also on a collective one.

The first flaw in this approach is that it can be unfair to some potential students. A more deserving candidate with higher aptitude and grades may be left out just because of their particular gender. Thus, what may seem like gender equality may actually be gender-based inequality in disguise.

The second objection pertains to certain professions where the quality of the service provided is crucial. Take, for instance, the field of medicine; this profession is deeply intertwined with the health of society, and any compromise within the university admission process for this field has a direct effect upon the health system, which may have serious implications. Thus, imposing gender as the basis for admission can be a harmful practice on the collective level as well the individual level.

In conclusion, it can be said that this approach, which potentially sidelines individual’s capabilities, could compromise the overall well being of society, and universities should have no place for this practice as it deepens, however unintentionally, the imaginary difference between the two genders; something a pinnacle education institute that is a university should seek to erase completely, and not maintain.
Hi Harry,

Once again, an excellent argument with clear points and a logical conclusion. Great job!

Flick

Re: Topic: Gender equality in University. Please Check and R

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:27 am
by IndianHarry
Flick wrote:
IndianHarry wrote:Universities should take the same number of men & women in each major.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?


Gender equality has always been a highly debated topic. This is especially true in the case of educational institutions that have gender equality as one of the core values. Universities, in particular, seem divided between the ideas that the allocation of course seats should be merit based and that it should take gender into consideration. I find the latter proposition to be harmful, not only on an individual level but also on a collective one.

The first flaw in this approach is that it can be unfair to some potential students. A more deserving candidate with higher aptitude and grades may be left out just because of their particular gender. Thus, what may seem like gender equality may actually be gender-based inequality in disguise.

The second objection pertains to certain professions where the quality of the service provided is crucial. Take, for instance, the field of medicine; this profession is deeply intertwined with the health of society, and any compromise within the university admission process for this field has a direct effect upon the health system, which may have serious implications. Thus, imposing gender as the basis for admission can be a harmful practice on the collective level as well the individual level.

In conclusion, it can be said that this approach, which potentially sidelines individual’s capabilities, could compromise the overall well being of society, and universities should have no place for this practice as it deepens, however unintentionally, the imaginary difference between the two genders; something a pinnacle education institute that is a university should seek to erase completely, and not maintain.
Hi Harry,

Once again, an excellent argument with clear points and a logical conclusion. Great job!

Flick

Thanks for taking the time to check it <3