Meritocracy

Using the Iceberg concept of culture, culture is commonly divided into 2 categories: surface culture and deep culture. Deep culture, just like an iceberg where the majority of the ice is found below sea level, is the majority of culture. To lay down the difference between those 2 in the simplest of terms, deep culture consists of beliefs, values, assumptions, and thought processes which are much harder to detect and identify, while surface culture, on the other hand, consists of behaviours,…

The views and components of Liberalism are evident in every aspect of the socioeconomic status and practices of the United States. The extent to which varies considerably depending on which facet of the government one considers, but the underlying principles on which the legislative and economic values base themselves on directly conforms with Liberalism. Although Liberalism is a relatively new ideology, most industrialized countries identify with its policies and agenda to some degree. The…

Web Assignment Political Party Research: Independent/Moderate (Modern Whig Party). I was attracted to this party because it is the one I identify with the most. I took the Political Party Quiz and overall my political values were close to that of an Independent, and I am not too heavily opinionated on many issues, I’m open to hearing others’ views, so I like that this party is not very one-sided on the spectrum. Some key priorities and beliefs of the party include: fiscal responsibility, strong…

In the Analects, Confucius responds to a story the Duke of She told him in regards to an ‘upright’ man reporting his father’s crime of stealing a sheep. Confucius responds saying, “the upright men in [his] community are different from [that].” Confucius insists that a truly ‘upright’ man will conceal the crimes of his father, just as the father should conceal the crimes of his son. The father and son should cover up the misconduct of the other in order to keep harmony within the family. If the…

Neoliberal Capitalism The pervasive nature of neoliberal capitalism, as the primary ideology of success upheld among increasingly-globalized Western countries, has led to the widespread adoption of certain cultural conventions that influence interactions with populations perceived as inferior in some manner. These cultural beliefs and practices include the judgement of neoliberalism and Western culture as the quintessential model, the idealization of specific personality traits, and the…

The importance of team working is showed not only in the work place, but also in other domains that characterised our life, like in sports or in schools. Working in teams involves many aspects that a person must take in account in order to keep the team effectiveness very high. This essay will first consider the importance of communication for the the division of responsibilities and its effects in team work performance. Secondly, this assignment will look into the concept of goals within a…

The social construct of white privilege suggests that those of white skin colour are subject to economic and social advantages of which coloured individuals are devoid. Ultimately, it is an ethnocentric belief that white skin is at the top of the racial hierarchy. Arguably, white privilege in the United States has undergone a paradigm shift, as explicit discrimination of coloured individuals has evolved to become secretive, with many who possess the advantage taking it for granted or are in…

152). Classism also hides in the capitalist economy, leading society to the perception that classes are a simple fact of life. For generations the U.S. has had classes, and despite some economic hard times, the system says it follows the ideas of “meritocracy” by rewarding hard work and opportunity (Adams 143). In reality, though, this isn’t the case. Historically, many ethnic groups have suffered in the name of progress to build this economy, and today the differences between the upper and…

Emotions are feelings that every person consists of. They are felt in throughout the body as muscular tension and sometimes tingles. Stress and anxiety are a common cause of muscular tensions. Howeve,when faced with a difficult situation and one is unable to cope with the uneasiness, the mind and body begin to go into a stage of overdrive. Often adolescents stress level to rise considerably when they must face taking high stakes test. The American College Test (ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude…

issues that may surface. She and Hector are seeking to adopt their grandson, which puts them in a situation where they need to understand the legal requirements of adoption as well. Social justice issues reflected for Celia include the myth of meritocracy, meaning that hard work and talent will be rewarded. Adams (2013) writes “(g)enerations of U.S. citizens have felt confident that they and their children...would…