The Flaws Of Meritocracy

Hamilton Nolan, Gawker
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 11:28am

When questions of civil rights, or inequality, or discrimination arise, we are often reminded that we are supposed to be striving for an ideal: the ideal of meritocracy, where everyone rises and falls on their own merits. Take a moment to consider the problems with our ideal.Read more...

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