Saturday 11 June 2016

Diverse but Unequal

Universities are a hotbed of Equality and Diversity.
In 1970 I was involved in an argument at university.
Fees for foreign students, which had been the same as for British students, were increased. The reason was scarce university places were being taken by foreigners. Of course, increasing the fees was denounced as discrimination.
Now, to help with funding, universities actively recruit foreign students.
Thus the original reason has been turned on its head.
Naturally I don't know about all countries, but it is common for foreign students to pay more and for them not to be allowed to work.
And it is uncommon to have publicly-funded Equality and Diversity Officers.