meritocratic
(adjective)
Used to describe a type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through competition.
Examples of meritocratic in the following topics:
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Types of Social Mobility
- For example, Western capitalist countries are generally meritocratic.
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Class Structure in the U.S.
- According to the "American Dream," American society is meritocratic and class is achievement-based.
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Social Mobility
- For example, Western capitalist countries are generally meritocratic.
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The Literati
- Theoretically, this system would result in a highly meritocratic ruling class, with the best students running the country.
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Social Mobility
- For example, Western capitalist countries are generally meritocratic, in which social standing is based on such personal attributes as educational attainment, income, and occupational prestige.
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Genghis Khan
- His meritocratic policies tended to gain a broader range of followers, compared to his rival brother, Jamukha, who also hoped to rule over greater swaths of Mongolian territory.
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Social Class in the U.S.
- According to the logic of the American Dream, American society is meritocratic and class is achievement based.
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Bureaucratization of Schools
- They are intended to ensure equal opportunities and increase efficiency based on a meritocratic structure.