I just want to add that I can’t think of anyone denying (1) - that there are actual observed differences in IQ tests between races.
I think you’re mainly correct about individual EAs (though there are exceptions). People’s general policy is not to explicitly deny it, it’s just to ignore it, and shun those who mention it with a vague accusation of racism. But on a systematic level we clearly do deny it. For example, disparate impact tests, which punish firms for discrimination, assume equal levels of aptitude by race. Racial IQ gaps is not an acceptable defense in US civil rights lawsuits, nor in the court of public opinion if your group is accused of lacking diversity!
I don’t think this is a good way to think about it. I do actually think this is a pretty racist way of thinking about it. I guarantee you 100% that the reason wherever you are “lacks diversity” is not because minorities “lack the relevant level of aptitude”. And I think disparate impact tests are pretty clearly a good thing.
I think you’re mainly correct about individual EAs (though there are exceptions). People’s general policy is not to explicitly deny it, it’s just to ignore it, and shun those who mention it with a vague accusation of racism. But on a systematic level we clearly do deny it. For example, disparate impact tests, which punish firms for discrimination, assume equal levels of aptitude by race. Racial IQ gaps is not an acceptable defense in US civil rights lawsuits, nor in the court of public opinion if your group is accused of lacking diversity!
I don’t think this is a good way to think about it. I do actually think this is a pretty racist way of thinking about it. I guarantee you 100% that the reason wherever you are “lacks diversity” is not because minorities “lack the relevant level of aptitude”. And I think disparate impact tests are pretty clearly a good thing.