{"id":2128004,"date":"2023-12-18T12:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T17:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-can-fire-the-presidents-but-the-deeper-issues-on-college-campuses-must-be-addressed\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T12:15:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T17:15:14","slug":"you-can-fire-the-presidents-but-the-deeper-issues-on-college-campuses-must-be-addressed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-can-fire-the-presidents-but-the-deeper-issues-on-college-campuses-must-be-addressed\/","title":{"rendered":"Addressing deeper issues on college campuses is crucial, even though you can fire the presidents"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyou-can-fire-the-presidents-but-the-deeper-issues-on-college-campuses-must-be-addressed%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2128004&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Perception of Virtue and the \u2062Insulating Powers\u200d of DEI<\/h2>\n<p>Many today are more interested in the perception of virtue through diversity,\u200d equity, and inclusion (DEI) narratives rather than making \u200da tangible impact on improving the lives of others. This is \u2062especially \u200bevident \u200bon college campuses.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The support for Claudine Gay\u2062 at Harvard highlights the insulating powers of DEI.\u2062 President Gay, despite\u200d attending \u2064elitist institutions\u200d like Exeter and Stanford, fits into the &#8220;oppressed&#8221; role within the DEI framework. This\u200d position of being\u2062 among the &#8220;oppressed&#8221; gives her great power. In fact, DEI is at the heart of the surge in vile \u200dbehavior, including recent calls for genocide on American college campuses.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Moral Bankruptcy \u200cof the University of \u200cPennsylvania<\/h3>\n<p>The epitome of this moral bankruptcy can \u2064be seen \u200dat my alma \u2063mater,\u200d the University of Pennsylvania. Penn has faced criticism in the news for \u200dplatforming calls for genocide and failing to protect female athletics, resulting in a loss\u200b of key donors.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Penn President Liz Magill&#8217;s resignation, prompted by her response \u200dto \u2063anti-Semitism on\u2062 campus, is a mere attempt to put an end to \u200dpublic scrutiny. However, it does not address the\u2063 core\u2063 issues at UPenn. Magill, as a \u2064white woman,\u200b was \u2064relatively easy to displace within the DEI framework. While not at the bottom\u200d of the DEI hierarchy, she \u2062was low enough to be\u2064 removed without\u2062 significant backlash.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Magill&#8217;s resignation \u200bis \u200ca start, but the problems at \u200cUPenn\u200d and in our university system as a whole existed before her tenure and will persist unless directly \u200bconfronted \u200cand real change is made. The university&#8217;s embrace of \u2064the DEI victim matrix has not only led to an outbreak of anti-Semitism but\u2063 also to discriminatory\u2063 speech code \u200cpolicies.<\/p>\n<p>For example, why were calls for genocide protected speech while questioning \u200dthe differences between men and women \u200cwas not? The answer lies\u200d in the twisted \u200cmoral \u200bframework of equity, which prohibits criticism of anyone belonging to an &#8220;oppressed&#8221; group.<\/p>\n<p>The current system \u2062prioritizes diversity, equity,\u200b and inclusion\u2064 over\u2063 meritocracy \u2064and truth. University leaders, professors, and fellow students impose their equity-based morality on students, leaving no room for dissent.<\/p>\n<p>I personally experienced this when I spoke out against having a naked man present in\u200b the locker \u2063room at Penn.\u2063 I was censored because \u200bthe individual I spoke against had a higher &#8220;oppression&#8221;\u2064 DEI score than I did. The DEI framework and hierarchy at the university protect certain groups at all costs, and I was not part of that select group.<\/p>\n<h3>The Influence of Incentives and the Need for Change<\/h3>\n<p>Looking specifically at Penn, professors receive an average salary of approximately $172,360, nearly triple \u200cthe\u2062 average household \u2064income in the United States. This \u200bcreates a strong incentive for them to reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion ideologies, along with their anti-meritocratic and anti-free speech behaviors.<\/p>\n<p>So, how does Liz Magill&#8217;s\u2064 resignation\u2062 address this issue? After all, she \u2062remains a tenured \u200bprofessor at Penn Law School. The incentive structures that promote this radical ideology are still in place. Without broader, sweeping changes driven by donors, the progress made \u200cthrough recent resignations will \u200bbe in vain.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting Future Generations and Returning to American Ideals<\/h3>\n<p>To prevent\u200b such \u200bshameful behavior in the\u200b future, we \u200dmust not lose sight of the root cause of these issues. The failure of Penn&#8217;s leadership reflects deeper problems embedded in DEI philosophies. Without addressing these issues, we will fail to \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/let-him-vote-no-in-front-of-the-entire-world-bernie-sanders-says-manchin-doesnt-have-the-guts-to-support-build-back-better\/\" title=\"\u2018Let Him Vote No In Front Of The Entire World\u2019: Bernie Sanders Says Manchin \u2018Doesn\u2019t Have The Guts\u2019 To Support Build Back Better\">protect future generations<\/a> from falling into a \u200cmorally \u2062bankrupt delusion.<\/p>\n<p>As a\u2063 member of the next generation, I\u200b call on Penn donors, alumni, and fellow Americans to continue the fight against this\u200c moral perversion and \u2064return to the \u200bAmerican ideals of free speech\u200b and meritocracy.<\/p>\n<p>* * *<\/p>\n<p><em>Paula Scanlan is an\u2064 ambassador with Independent Women&#8217;s Forum (iwf.org) and a former swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, \u200dwhere she was a teammate of Lia Thomas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece \u2063are those of \u200cthe author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps can be taken to address the underlying issues of inequality, rather than \u200cjust focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-harris-promotes-liberal-agenda-at-george-mason-university\/\" title=\"Kamala Harris promotes liberal agenda at George Mason University\">surface-level diversity<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Oke out against certain DEI narratives during\u200d my time at UPenn. I was immediately labeled as insensitive and racist, despite the fact that my intentions were to foster dialogue and challenge the status quo. This type of \u200bsilencing is prevalent on college campuses, where the fear of being labeled as &#8220;oppressive&#8221; or &#8220;privileged&#8221; overrides the pursuit of\u2064 truth and intellectual growth.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Tangible Impact<\/h3>\n<p>While the perception\u2062 of virtue is important, it is not enough \u200don its own. It\u200c is crucial to recognize that DEI narratives should\u200d be a means to an end, not\u200b an end in themselves. The ultimate \u200dgoal\u2063 should be\u200d to improve the \u200blives\u2064 of marginalized individuals and create\u2062 a more inclusive\u200d society.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts should focus on tangible impact, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-university-system-staff-could-be-fired-for-allowing-transgender-bathrooms\/\" title=\"Staff in the Florida university system may face termination for permitting transgender bathrooms.\">providing equal access<\/a>\u2063 to education and opportunities, addressing\u200d systemic barriers, and promoting social and\u200d economic mobility \u200cfor all. Merely pushing for diversity without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/november-to-remember-sheila-jackson-lee-leads-roundup-of-intriguing-mayoral-races\/\" title=\"Sheila Jackson Lee spearheads captivating mayoral races in November.\">addressing\u2064 underlying issues<\/a> \u200dwill only create\u200c surface-level change that does not address the root causes of inequality.<\/p>\n<p>True virtue lies\u2062 in action, not just perception. It requires\u200b challenging the status quo, engaging in uncomfortable\u200d conversations, and\u2062 advocating for\u200c substantive change. It means acknowledging the complexity of societal issues and working\u2062 towards innovative solutions \u2063that benefit all \u200cmembers of society, regardless of their\u2064 background.<\/p>\n<h3>Creating a Balanced Approach<\/h3>\n<p>To create a balanced approach, it is important to \u200dprioritize both the perception of virtue \u2062and tangible impact. DEI efforts\u200b should be evaluated based on their effectiveness in creating a more equitable \u200bsociety, rather than just their ability to foster \u2062a specific perception.<\/p>\n<p>Accountability and transparency are key in ensuring \u2062that DEI initiatives are not\u200d used as a shield \u2064to protect those in power or as a means to virtual signaling. \u200cA thorough evaluation of the\u200c outcomes and effectiveness of these initiatives\u200c should be conducted, with the goal of continuous\u200c improvement and the \u200bwillingness to make necessary adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, fostering an environment that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chilling-message-professors-criticize-anthropology-associations-for-canceling-talk-on-sex-and-gender\/\" title=\"Professors slam anthropology associations for canceling sex and gender talk.\">encourages diverse perspectives<\/a> and open dialogue is crucial. Allowing \u200cfor dissenting voices and constructive criticism can lead to a more robust and \u2063inclusive DEI framework, one that is grounded in rationality and \u2064open\u2062 to challenging\u2064 its own assumptions.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The perception of virtue through\u200b DEI narratives \u2064should not overshadow the ultimate\u2063 goal of improving the lives of marginalized individuals\u2064 and creating\u200c a more inclusive society. Tangible impact should be the driving force behind DEI efforts, with accountability, transparency, and open dialogue playing vital roles in achieving that impact. By embracing a balanced approach, we can\u2062 work towards a \u2064society where both the perception and the\u2063 reality of virtue are \u2062aligned, leading to \u200dmeaningful\u200d and lasting change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many prioritize the image of virtue through DEI narratives over actually improving lives. 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