Is The US Really A Meritocracy?

Name: Is The US Really A Meritocracy?
Uploaded: 2021-06-04T19:04:58
Duration: 13 min

One of the most common misconceptions about US society is that we live under a perfectly fair, egalitarian system which rewards those who have intelligence and a strong work ethic. This is the myth of American meritocracy. In this episode, Second Thought explores why the US is not a true meritocracy, and why we shouldn't want to live in one regardless.

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