Meritocracy in Singapore : a study of societal perspectives over time
This paper investigates and explains recent changes to the way meritocracy is perceived in Singapore. Based on an article analysis as well as a series of interviews, I conclude that public opinion is becoming increasingly skeptical of the meritocratic construct. This rising criticality can be attrib...
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| Format: | Final Year Project (FYP) |
| Język: | English |
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Nanyang Technological University
2021
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| Dostęp online: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/150765 |
| Streszczenie: | This paper investigates and explains recent changes to the way meritocracy is perceived in Singapore. Based on an article analysis as well as a series of interviews, I conclude that public opinion is becoming increasingly skeptical of the meritocratic construct. This rising criticality can be attributed to (i) rapid economic advancement; (ii) the declining centrality of the ideas of survival and economic prosperity; (iii) the increasing elusiveness of attaining success; as well as (iv) changes to common standards of values-exposure. |
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