By this‚ they suggest that there should be a social system in which people’s success in life depends primarily on their own abilities and effort. The proposal of a meritocracy has served as an ideology through the dissimilarity that social inequality results from imbalanced advantage rather than prejudice or discrimination (Mcnamee and Miller‚ 2004). In contrast to the three viewpoints enumerated so far‚ there is also
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Meritocracy & Popular Culture Alger’s book‚ Ragged Dick‚ tells the story of an ambitious‚ industrious‚ and honest boy who through hard work and some luck climbs the ladder to a better life and a higher social status. According to Alger‚ he does this not by taking advantage of other people‚ but by keeping an eye out for opportunities‚ working hard‚ and improving himself. The picture I chose was drawn by Clay Butler in 1994. It depicts a Frankenstein-like creature standing on top of a pile of dismembered
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When it comes to the topic of standardized testing‚ a number of students have recently suggested that it is an inadequate form of summing up a student’s intellect. In her book‚ The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America‚ Harvard Law Professor Lani Guinier writes that standardized testing "is not a fair indicator of a student’s overall success in higher education." The essence of Guinier’s argument is that some students may perform better than others during standardized
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October 14th‚2014 Eng 122 A Marxist Approach to “2BR02B” Kurt Vonnegurt JR’s story “2BR02B” critiques how America os at the point of being over populated and the only possible solution to it is population control. The author implies that a human being is just an object that can be bought by another human being. Patiently waiting in Chicago Lyingin Hospital‚ Mr. Edward Wheling‚ was awaiting the arrival of his triplets. As the doctor and the hostess of the gas chamber were having a conversation
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upwardly mobile‚ thus changing the structure of social inequality. However‚ the Marxists approaches have argued that the idea of a meritocratic educational system is a myth and has in fact reproduced social inequality. Educational attainment thus‚ to a large extent depends on ascribed status. Middle class pupils were more likely to achieve success in schools as they were labeled “good-ideal” students. Furthermore‚ Marxists criticized the educational system for failing to observe the lower class for
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Jaimee Evans February 26‚ 2012 SOCI 3405 Professor Kurti The American Dream based upon a system of meritocracy‚ is an interesting aspect of the American culture. It is based on the premise that with hard work and patience‚ anything is possible. Financial security‚ social status and a stable lifestyle await those who put in the time and effort. While it is a comforting thought to hold onto while putting in forty plus hours at week at your job‚ its reality is hard to prove. The American Dream
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In my opinion‚ I disagree that meritocracy is the only requirement or way to achieve “The American Dream‚” I see it as an important foundation build towards success‚ especially in the modern days. I believe that back in the days‚ meritocracy does work; working hard‚ earning a high education qualification‚ positive attitude‚ etc… However‚ in the modern era‚ I believe these are basic requirement to be able to even step on the road to success. I think there are more to add these days like‚ personality
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The belief in meritocracy drives people to work harder and to be diligent in the hope to achieve their goals. But to what extent is meritocracy a working system? Does the belief in it‚ an existing and working system‚ make it real or is it just an illusion that brings people to believe in justice in terms of equality. Every individual should have equal opportunities‚ equal means and the same starting point to make their dreams come true according to people who seek equality. If one aspect is impossible
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explain the main theoretical frameworks used in the study of International Relations; explain the role of Idealism as a theory of International Relations; explain the role of Realism as a theory of International Relations; explain the role of the Marxist theory of International Relations as a modern approach to International Relations 1 2013/07/31 There are many definitions and descriptions of theories as outlined on page 28 of the prescribed book. Kegley & Wittkopf (2004:32
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that the economic system shapes society to a great extent and education plays a large role into this theory. Marxist‚ the name of his theory‚ was established during the Industrial Revolution of the mid-19th century. In this essay‚ I am going to assess the history of the Marxist theory‚ and also assess the contribution of this theory on the role of education in the Caribbean society. Marxists perceive a capitalist society is being ruled by the economy. The minority‚ the ruling class or ’bourgeoisie’
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