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The repercussions of these ideological shifts are evident in admissions policies. Evidence presented during Supreme Court hearings on affirmative action indicates that many universities prioritize racial quotas over merit-based assessments, leading to the controversial elimination of standardized tests like the SAT. This change raises concerns about the implications for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who traditionally benefit from such evaluations to validate their achievements.
Moreover, hiring practices within academia increasingly focus on the race and gender of applicants, straying further from qualifications based solely on expertise and merit. The alarmingly prevalent grade inflation and the emergence of new majors centered around political agendas exemplify this trend.