Meritocracy

• Meritocracy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qewckuxa9hw

• In the end, it seems to be a discussion about the problem of reproducing social classes while giving arrogance to those at the top and humiliation to those at the bottom.
• The phrase “If you work hard, you will succeed” implies that those who haven’t succeeded are at fault.
  • (Here, “work” refers to studying at university, for example.)
• It is also not good to think that jobs for the elite or the honored contribute more to society.
  • Society is made up of various jobs, not just the most honored ones.
    • The COVID-19 pandemic has gradually made it clear that these jobs are essential.