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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Social Mobility

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Which of the following is an example of meritocracy?
  1. Ralph receives a job from his father’s friend.
  2. Jenny was an excellent student, but now works in a fast food restaurant.
  3. Mary worked hard to get into a great college and now has a high earning job.
  4. Jimmy gained a promotion even though Cathy worked harder.
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - Mary’s hard work has led her to a great opportunity, which is an example of meritocracy. Meritocracy is a system that rewards hard work. The capitalist system of the U.S. was intended to be a meritocracy but the perpetuation of families at the same class level over several generations despite hard work shows that this ideal has not been met.
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