The False Promise Of Meritocracy

Marianne Cooper, The Atlantic: Sexes
Tue, 12/01/2015 - 8:47am

The False Promise of Meritocracy

Americans are, compared with populations of other countries, particularly enthusiastic about the idea of meritocracy, a system that rewards merit (ability + effort) with success. Americans are more likely to believe that people are rewarded for their intelligence and skills and are less likely to believe that family wealth plays a key role in getting ahead.

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