Name: The Myth Of Upward Mobility
Uploaded: 2021-12-04T02:54:32
Duration: 15 min
Description: In this video, Second Though revisits the idea of "meritocracy" and explores the misguided belief that the United States is anywhere close to a "fair competition" where everyone has "equal opportunity." Get free access to Nebula with your CuriosityStream subscription! Visit https://curiositystream.com/secondthought

The Myth Of Upward Mobility

In this video, Second Though revisits the idea of "meritocracy" and explores the misguided belief that the United States is anywhere close to a "fair competition" where everyone has "equal opportunity."

Get free access to Nebula with your CuriosityStream subscription! Visit https://curiositystream.com/secondthought

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