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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:concept
gptkb:social_class
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gptkbp:advocatesFor
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some political theorists
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gptkbp:coinedBy
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gptkb:Michael_Young
1958
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gptkbp:contrastsWith
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gptkb:nobleman
egalitarianism
nepotism
plutocracy
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gptkbp:criticizedFor
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elitism
ignoring structural disadvantages
potential to reinforce inequality
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gptkbp:debatedBy
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gptkb:philosophy
gptkb:public_policy
sociology
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gptkbp:definedIn
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a system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement
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gptkbp:etymology
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from Latin 'meritum' (merit) and Greek 'kratos' (power)
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gptkbp:example
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gptkb:Imperial_China_civil_service_exams
corporate promotion systems
modern standardized testing
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gptkbp:firstAppearance
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gptkb:The_Rise_of_the_Meritocracy
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:public_policy
contemporary education systems
hiring practices
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gptkbp:opposedBy
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critics of social stratification
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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gptkb:civil_servant
education
social mobility
examinations
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Meritocracy_Trap
gptkb:Philosopher_king
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Meritocracy
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