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Explore 'The Myth of Meritocracy', a groundbreaking book that challenges the prevalent narrative of equal opportunity in today's competitive landscape. This insightful title, published by Biteback Publishing, delves into the stark realities faced by individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly bright children who struggle to overcome the systemic barriers of privilege. With an ISBN of 9781785900532, this brand-new book reveals how the best jobs in Britain are often reserved for the offspring of wealthy parents, leaving middle-class and lower-income families locked out of top professions. The flawed concepts of social mobility and meritocracy in a society marked by growing inequality are dissected thoroughly, illustrating how economic disparities persist across generations. Join the conversation on economic equality and social justice, and understand why merely promoting the idea of a meritocratic society is insufficient in addressing the underlying issues of wealth distribution. 'The Myth of Meritocracy' is essential reading for anyone passionate about equality, social mobility, and economic disparities.
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Condition: BRAND NEW, Year: 2016.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785900532
Year: 2016
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Description:
The best jobs in Britain today are overwhelmingly done by the offspring of privileged parents. Meanwhile, it is increasingly difficult for bright but poor children to transcend their circumstances. This state of affairs should not only worry the poor. It hurts the middle classes too, who are increasingly locked out of the top professions by those from wealthy backgrounds. Hitherto, both Labour and Conservative politicians have sought to deal with this problem by promoting the idea of 'equality of opportunity'. In politics, social mobility is the only game in town and old socialist arguments, which emphasised economic equality, are about as unfashionable today as mullets and shell suits. Yet genuine equality of opportunity is impossible against a backdrop of levels of inequality last seen during the 1930s. In a grossly unequal society, the privileges of the parents unfailingly become the privileges of the children. Thus, a vague commitment from our politicians to build a 'meritocracy' is not enough. Any genuine attempt at improving social mobility starts by reducing the gap between rich and poor.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW, Year: 2016.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785900532
Year: 2016
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Description:
The best jobs in Britain today are overwhelmingly done by the offspring of privileged parents. Meanwhile, it is increasingly difficult for bright but poor children to transcend their circumstances. This state of affairs should not only worry the poor. It hurts the middle classes too, who are increasingly locked out of the top professions by those from wealthy backgrounds. Hitherto, both Labour and Conservative politicians have sought to deal with this problem by promoting the idea of 'equality of opportunity'. In politics, social mobility is the only game in town and old socialist arguments, which emphasised economic equality, are about as unfashionable today as mullets and shell suits. Yet genuine equality of opportunity is impossible against a backdrop of levels of inequality last seen during the 1930s. In a grossly unequal society, the privileges of the parents unfailingly become the privileges of the children. Thus, a vague commitment from our politicians to build a 'meritocracy' is not enough. Any genuine attempt at improving social mobility starts by reducing the gap between rich and poor.