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Of course the intent is not malicious. As a student you want someone who speaks your language and someone who understands you. And similarly for professors.

The absurdity is Americans assuming people won’t express in-group preference.



The intent doesn’t have to be malicious for the outcome to be harmful or outright illegal in this case.


I agree, we should use policy to prevent bad outcomes.




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