User:02e9048239489/Myth of meritocracy
The "myth of meritocracy" refers to the critique that meritocracy—achieving upward social mobility through individual talent and effort—is largely unattainable in capitalist societies due to systemic inequalities. While often promoted as a fair and accessible pathway to success, especially under neoliberal or free-market capitalism, significant wealth disparities and restricted class mobility persist regardless of personal work ethic.[1][2][3][4] Scholars argue that this myth has been reinforced and legitimized by political and economic elites through institutions such as the media, education systems, and corporate culture, contributing to the widening gap between social classes.[5][6][7]
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