Meritocracy

Formal organizations are structured groups created to achieve specific goals efficiently. They include businesses, government agencies, schools, and nonprofits, all of which rely on hierarchy, rules, and division of labor. In theory, many of these institutions claim to operate on meritocratic principles the idea that success is based on individual ability, effort, and achievement rather than on inherited privilege or social status. However, sociologists often question how true meritocracy is in practice, especially in complex societies like the United States.

QUESTION

Do you consider the United States a good example of a meritocratic society? Why or why not?

Support your reasoning with examples and references to readings, lectures, or videos.

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POST & REPLY

In this Discussion you are required to make a total of 2 posts:

a) one “initial post” of at least 150 words (7 points), and

b) one substantive “reply post” of at least 100 words (3 points).

Note: You must post before seeing other replies. Although you are required to post

only one “reply post,” you would get extra credit for posting additional threaded

replies.

I would give you the reply post after i post the first portion of the assignment

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