Meritocracy And Classism
1. Describe the major differences between primary and secondary aspects of diversity and provide examples
Primary aspects of diversity are things that are not easily changed, whereas the secondary aspects are things that be easily changed. For example, a person’s age, gender or ethnicity is not easily changed. Even though some people will lie about their age in some situations, it cannot be changed. The date of birth listed on an individual’s birth certificate is what stands.
On the other hand, a secondary aspect of diversity can be changed easily. People move from one geographic location to another quite often. This is a secondary aspect of diversity it changes easily. Another example of a secondary aspect of diversity change is one’s educational status. In this class, we are all seeking to change our educational status by working towards our bachelor’s degree.
2. Please answer all of the following:
a. Discuss in detail what is meant by the term “meritocracy”.
b. Discuss in detail what is meant by the term “classism”.
c. How are meritocracy and classism related?
Meritocracy is the belief that if a student works hard and do the right things they will be successful. Meritocracy leads one to believe that regardless of an individual’s socio-economic status or background the playing field …show more content…
An example of classism is where a restaurant gives the best service to a patron because they think the said patron is from one class. A lot of times there are mistakes made in these situations because not everyone from a specific class act, dress or look the same. A very wealthy person who lives in a one of the more affluent neighborhoods, who is a member of the most elite country clubs, may not dress or act as such. So, even though this is sometimes done without thinking, this is not good. The best way to go would be to treat everyone with
Primary aspects of diversity are things that are not easily changed, whereas the secondary aspects are things that be easily changed. For example, a person’s age, gender or ethnicity is not easily changed. Even though some people will lie about their age in some situations, it cannot be changed. The date of birth listed on an individual’s birth certificate is what stands.
On the other hand, a secondary aspect of diversity can be changed easily. People move from one geographic location to another quite often. This is a secondary aspect of diversity it changes easily. Another example of a secondary aspect of diversity change is one’s educational status. In this class, we are all seeking to change our educational status by working towards our bachelor’s degree.
2. Please answer all of the following:
a. Discuss in detail what is meant by the term “meritocracy”.
b. Discuss in detail what is meant by the term “classism”.
c. How are meritocracy and classism related?
Meritocracy is the belief that if a student works hard and do the right things they will be successful. Meritocracy leads one to believe that regardless of an individual’s socio-economic status or background the playing field …show more content…
An example of classism is where a restaurant gives the best service to a patron because they think the said patron is from one class. A lot of times there are mistakes made in these situations because not everyone from a specific class act, dress or look the same. A very wealthy person who lives in a one of the more affluent neighborhoods, who is a member of the most elite country clubs, may not dress or act as such. So, even though this is sometimes done without thinking, this is not good. The best way to go would be to treat everyone with