In designing a new school assignment plan, is it ethical to pander to middle class families’ preferences so as to draw them, and their social and economic capital, into the public system?
Solution #1
sygaru
Joined on Jul 2019
201 points
Expert
I'm assuming by "school assignment plan" you mean how the school board geographically divides different suburbs and urban areas to different schools. The answer is no, because intentionally redrawing lines to divert middle and upper class students to their preferred schools (which are almost certainly the nicer schools) is completely unfair to the working class families that are forced to attend the leftover schools.
Xetuzu
Joined on Mar 2021
206 points
I agree, you make many good points.
Solution #2
raZuTy
Joined on Apr 2022
100 points
Advanced
Is it ethical to pander to a specific economic class' preference to get their assets? I guess it depends on who this extra "capital" benifits.
New Solution
Solution Submitted Successfully
Thank you for submitting your solution. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Rate the Solution
Vote Submitted
Thank you for rating the solution and congratulations, you have just earned 1 point for rating.