Thomas's Main Conclusion in This Paper Is

question 739

Multiple Choice

Thomas's main conclusion in this paper is:

• A) He matters as a black professor within the academy.
• B) Women and minority faculty matter because it is important for the ethnic and gender composition of faculty members to be proportional to their numbers in society.
• C) Women and minority faculty matter because they represent the hope that the university is an environment where the trust that gives rise to intellectual affirmation and gratitude is possible for everyone.
• D) Women and minority faculty matter because otherwise the "ole boy" network of white males would remain intact.

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