The notion of an society organised on merit has held Britain in its sway for decades.
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Articles on Meritocracy
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It’s a nice idea: a society where people are judged on merit alone. But it remains a fiction.
Research shows that the way meritocracy is discussed can actually curtail opportunities for social mobility.
Inequality for those left behind is a necessary byproduct of rewarding those who excel.
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