Isn't race and ethnicity less mutable and able to confer greater disadvantage?

Conley says it depends on the outcome. But regardless, we need to try something new. Suarez explores the issue further, asking whether class can be learned as opposed to race. Conley believes that if you were to reduce the wealth gap, it would have the effect of essentially reducing the perceived differences of race since current racial gaps often yield gaps in other areas. Race would be more like a cultural heritage that youd want to preserve, not something that determines your chances in life. Bollinger says the spirit of Conleys argument is appealing, but he does not think it would happen in this way.

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