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Meritocracy

meritocracy Sept. 30, 2019

Harvard’s Affirmative Action for Rich Whites Exposes Myth of MeritocracyHarvard’s competitive admissions process exists to maintain the prestige of the credentials it sells to the mediocre children of aristocrats.

By Eric Levitz
just asking questions Mar. 18, 2019

A Sociology Professor on the Long History of Elites Gaming College AdmissionsJoseph Soares says that standardized tests were never really about meritocracy.

By Benjamin Hart
college admissions scandal Mar. 12, 2019

All College Admissions Are a Pay-to-Play ScandalRevelations that Hollywood stars and business leaders bribed elite schools into accepting their kids is a reminder that meritocracy is a myth.

By Eric Levitz

rage Nov. 8, 2016

If Trump Wins, It’s Time to Burn the Girl-Power PlaybookForget the feminist promise of meritocracy.

By Kat Stoeffel
meritocracy Oct. 12, 2016

OMG, Versus’s New Hot-Boy Designer Is Zayn, You Guys[Sizzle sound effect.]

By Véronique Hyland
meritocracy Apr. 2, 2013

Forget Sexism, Princeton Mom’s Offense Is Raging ElitismOn meritocracy and snobs.

By Maureen O'Connor