All the Greedy Young Abigail Fishers and Me

7/15/2016

In this personal essay, the author reflects on her own experiences as a privileged white woman and compares it to the infamous Abigail Fisher case. Fisher was a white woman who sued the University of Texas claiming she was denied admission based on her race. The author explores the similarities and differences between herself and Fisher, acknowledging her own advantages and questioning the entitlement displayed by Fisher and others like her. The essay delves into broader issues of privilege, race, and entitlement, challenging the narrative of meritocracy and highlighting the systemic inequalities that persist in higher education and society as a whole.

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