Glad You Asked
Season 2 Episode 4 - Is Meritocracy a Myth?
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2019
Education in the United States is supposed to be meritocratic, meaning a student’s achievement is measured solely by their efforts. But how do class and privilege affect opportunity, and does everyone really get the same shot? Glad You Asked host Fabiola Cineas explores how the myth of meritocracy perpetuates racism while keeping the American dream achievable only for a privileged few.
Episodes in Season 2
1
How Racist Am I?
22 min
2
Are We Automating Racism?
23 min
3
Does My Neighborhood Determine My Future?
22 min
4
Is Meritocracy a Myth?
20 min
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8
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9
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22 min
10
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