Oct 10, 2023 · Jeff Fuhrer, author of “The Myth That Made Us,” examines the false narratives about meritocracy and post-racism that shaped the nation’s identity. From America’s founding …

Jan 9, 2020 · In the middle of the 20th century, American institutions embraced the idea of meritocracy. Top universities, and the banks and law firms they fed, which had been populated …

Jun 15, 2023 · The principle of meritocracy underscores the very foundation of a fair society, where hard work, talent, and innovation are rewarded. It is pivotal in maintaining a free and …

Oct 13, 2023 · Meritocracy is deeply ingrained into the foundation of America, a value we hold near and dear. The idea that anyone can be anything is a shining light that illuminates the path …

Apr 23, 2025 · It encourages meritocracy and a colorblind society, not race- or sex-based favoritism. Adherence to this principle is essential to creating opportunity, encouraging …

Unlike European societies historically dominated by hereditary aristocracies, the ideal in America was that its citizens were "free" to achieve on their own merits. The American Dream was the …

Jan 5, 2021 · The myth of meritocracy is not merely self-deluding, Michael Sandel argues in his new book, but it also fuels our divisiveness.

Jan 27, 2025 · If college football can figure out what merit means, so can the rest of the nation. Here’s to ushering in a new era of meritocracy in America! Written by Larry Smith

In the U.S., there’s an ethos that we get our jobs—and the status that accompanies them—as a result of our own hard work and intelligence. There’s a sense that meritocracy is the norm and …

Nov 14, 2024 · The master narrative of American meritocracy has long been perpetuated throughout Western society, emphasizing that the harder a person works, the more they will …