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By employing exclusionary practices, both PwC and certain educational institutions signal an alarming trend that moves away from competition based on merit. Instead, these practices foster an environment where arbitrary characteristics, such as race, dictate eligibility, leading to accusations that these organizations are responding to societal pressures rather than adhering to principles of quality and competence. The quintessential metaphor of excluding certain athletic abilities from team selections underscores the absurdity of these practices; success in any competitive field should be based on talent and qualifications, not on race.