To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of…
Should this phrase have a comma (or an em dash) before 'solely' and after 'race' or no punctuation at all?
To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of…
Should this phrase have a comma (or an em dash) before 'solely' and after 'race' or no punctuation at all?
If the line was "To separate them solely because of their race..." you don't need commas. But the subordinate clause (?) '...from others of similar age and qualifications..." is made easier to read fluidly by surrounding it with commas. The underlying principle is that commas organize syntax within a sentence. Of course, in artistic prose, the writer might want the line to be read straight though in a rush, so omitting commas would help indicate that.