Does the group have characteristics conducive to the generation of net benefits from positive discrimination?
Like the last one, this question also has several dimensions that may not be very easy to explore empirically. I only wish to raise a couple of points that have some bearing on the issues relating to the creamy layer and reputation of beneficiary groups and institutions of higher learning. Often groups that need the support of PD carry a stigma; a variety of bad attributes including inefficiency, lower capabilities and inappropriate social attitudes are associated with these groups. One of the key objectives of PD is to remove/reduce this stigma. Good performance is essential to reduce the stigma associated with PD beneficiaries. In other words, if positive discrimination (i.e., preferential access to demanding positions in jobs and education) for group members is to attain its goals, it is important that beneficiaries be able to perform reasonably well in a position to which PD policies will give them better access. For this one needs to focus on those group members whose background,
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