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ECONOMICS FROM PAGE 1
said. "With movements like the Occupy Wall Street Movement and others like it, the issue of inequality and the definition of inequality remains a major debate in America."
the article also addresses the ethical issues that arise from such economic inequality seen in the United States. In their article, the professors explore the disagreement that many people have on whether society is obligated to respond, and exactly how to respond, to such inequality.
When asked about the topic of inequality with regards to race, ethnicity and gender, students voiced their opinions, but were open in admitting it was not the first thing on their minds.
"I think their is some structural inequality still present in the United States, along the lines of race or gender," said Ryan Chilcoat, a freshman from Tulsa, Okla. "I wouldn't say it's necessarily blatant discrimination though."
Others were more critical of certain institutions and groups of people who might contribute to others' economic status.
gap in equality."
"I think there's inequality in certain areas of the United States still," said Sabrina Allen, a junior from Centralia. "I think there's a level of inequality still, especially in Kansas, where there are fewer minorities that creates a kind of
As a part of their research, the Professors examined attitudes regarding wage gaps along racial lines, finding that among white interviewees, 72 percent were of the opinion that wage gaps between blacks and whites had improved over the last decade. African-American interviewees were not so optimistic, with only 38 percent of participants stating wage gaps had improved.
"People who are better off and those who are not so well off have very different definitions of inequality," said Darby. "Philosophy fits into this debate because it helps us to understand whether equality is or is not a problem based on varying understandings of equality."
Whatever the feelings held by students, the fact remains that economic inequality is still a pressing issue in the United States.
inequality poses a serious threat," said Darby. "Philosophy can help us to understand if and how society should respond to such a problem."
Darby and Branscombe are planning on a follow-up article focusing on society's response to economic inequality and its perceptions in the academic journal Midwest Studies in Philosophy.
Edited by Ashleigh Tidwell
DIVERSITY FROM PAGE 1
instating a constitutional ban on affirmative action within the state. That is what the Supreme Court will be ruling on within the next several weeks.
Affirmative action was introduced in the middle of the 1960s during the civil rights era. Its proponents say it is necessary to promote intellectual and cultural diversity in society.
"Affirmative action is needed to promote the diversity of thought. If everybody thinks the same way, looks the same way and does the same things you don't get that cultural blend that allows new ideas to emerge," said Jane McQueney, executive director of the office of Institutional Opportunity and Access.
The University had a total enrollment of 27,135 students — both undergraduate and graduate — during the 2012-2013 academic year. There were 19,169 undergraduate students enrolled in fall 2012. Of those students, 75.1 percent were white, 5.9 percent were Hispanic, 3.8 percent were Asian and 3.7 percent were Black, according to enrollment data by the Kansas Board of Regents and the National Center for Education Statistics. Other groups that were included in the data were American Indians, Pacific Islanders, mixed races and nonresidents.
Other regional colleges, such as Wichita State, had student populations of 8.2 percent Latino and
6. 4 percent African-American. while Kansas State University had 5.6 percent Latino and 4.3 percent African-American.
"People forget that not everyone has the same opportunities available to them, and often it's minorities who don't have those opportunities," said McQueeny. Not everyone agrees that affirmative action is the best way to ensure the most people access to those opportunities, though. In a Gallup poll released in July, 67 percent of respondents said merit should be the sole consideration in college admissions, and only 28 percent said that race should be a factor.
The court will be hearing the case in the upcoming weeks, and if it upholds the referendum and constitutional ban in Michigan, other states may pass similar policies banning affirmative action.
Supporters of affirmative action, such as Bejarano, have said such policies still pose a threat to disadvantaged students.
"This is a civil rights issue, and it's not primarily a state-by-state issue," Bejarano said. "When looking back at segregation, some states decided not desegregate their students and the federal government had to step and say 'no, the whole country has to desegregate.' This is an issue where the federal government has to step in and help disadvantaged groups."
Edited by Hannah Barling
ACADEMIA
TOM QUINLAN
Economist, singer receive honorary doctorates
tquinlan@kansan.com
What do a Nobel-prize winning economist and a world-reknowned opera singer have in common? Both singer Joyce DiDonato and economist Vernon Smith have been selected to receive honorary degrees from the University of Kansas. Although nominees do not have
Although nominees do not have to be KU alumni, Vernon Smith
Smith
received a Master's Degree in Economics from KU in 1954. His notable work includes developing methods to study experimental
economics. According to KU's nominee webpage, Smith will receive a Doctor of Science degree for notable contributions to experimental economics.
Joyce DiDonato is a world
DiDonato
famous mezzo-soprano singer who has performed around the globe on the biggest opera stages, from Chicago to Milan to Tokyo. She won a 2012
Grammy for her album Diva Divo. DiDonato will receive a Doctor of Arts degree for notable contributions to opera.
Anyone from the University of Kansas or the public can nominate someone for an honorary degree. The nominee's work must be relevant to KU's academic endeavors. Nominees are not made aware of their consideration for the degrees unless they are ultimately selected. The committee tasked with approving nominees is composed of both KU staff and members of the public.
The process for selecting the
nominees to receive honorary degrees is extensive. According to theater professor John Gronbeck-Tedesco, the selection process can take well over a year. Professor Gronbeck-Tedesco is a member of the committee that selected this year's nominees.
Although there are many too many criteria for receiving an honorary degree to list, any nominee's work must be far-reaching: "The most fundamental criteria is that the individual has had to provide distinguished service on an international level." Gronbeck-teck soared.
Although both honorees have made contributions that have changed the world, both will receive their recognition along with this year's graduating Jay-hawks. DiDonato and Smith will be presented with degrees at KU's graduation ceremony on May 18, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.
—Edited by Sylas May
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