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Meritocracy and its Downsides. Unravelling the Detrimental Effects of Embracing Meritocratic Beliefs

Name: Meritocracy and its Downsides. Unravelling the Detrimental Effects of Embracing Meritocratic Beliefs
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Author: Anna Semucyowera
ISBN: 9783346993984

Term Paper, 2023

12 Pages, Grade: 1,7

Anna Semucyowera (Author)

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This paper explores the pervasive societal belief in meritocracy as an antidote to social inequalities, widely endorsed by politicians and Americans alike. While meritocracy promises individual agency and upward mobility, this study delves into its latent psychological pitfalls. Examining consequences such as diminished empathy, low self-esteem, and self-blame, we unravel the paradoxical impact of meritocratic ideals. This analysis sheds light on the nuanced drawbacks of embracing meritocracy, prompting a reevaluation of its implications for both individuals and broader societal well-being.

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Title: Meritocracy and its Downsides. Unravelling the Detrimental Effects of Embracing Meritocratic Beliefs
College: University of Cologne
Course: Theoretical Foundations of Social and Economic Psychology
Grade: 1,7
Author: Anna Semucyowera (Author)
Year: 2023
Pages: 12
Catalog Number: V1437585
ISBN (eBook): 9783346993977
ISBN (Book): 9783346993984
Language: English
Keywords: Psychology, Economic Psychology, Meritocracy, Self-Blame, Self-esteem, Empathy

Quote paper: Anna Semucyowera (Author), 2023, Meritocracy and its Downsides. Unravelling the Detrimental Effects of Embracing Meritocratic Beliefs, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1437585

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