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The Meritocracy Trap

How America's Foundational Myth Feeds Inequality, Dismantles the Middle Class, and Devours the Elite
in: Sociology
Summary:

The book argues that meritocracy, once thought to be a fair system for distributing success, has become a mechanism for creating an entrenched, wealthy elite and exacerbating inequality. It suggests that this system not only harms the middle and lower classes but also places immense pressure on the elite to maintain their status, ultimately undermining social mobility and the American Dream.

Key points:

1. Meritocracy Myth: Markovits claims meritocracy is a myth that perpetuates inequality by favoring the wealthy.

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