Perceptions of meritocracy in Singapore : inconsistencies, contestations and biases

This article questions how meritocracy, as a state-sponsored narrative in Singapore, is variously negotiated and interpreted by Singaporean youth. Conveyed as a tenet central to Singapore’s national identity, meritocracy is often referred to as the “Singapore Dream” where socioeconomic mobility is m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Teo, Terri-Anne
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/152222