Meritocracy In Singapore Schools: Can It Breed Inequality? | Measuring Meritocracy | Full Episode

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This episode examines the impact of meritocracy on Singapore's education system, delving into its origins, evolution and current state. It explores the positive and negative aspects of meritocracy, how it has contributed to the nation's success, but also how it has led to division, resentment, and inequality among citizens.

We examine the specific challenges and issues that have arisen as a result of meritocracy in the education system, such as parentocracy and streaming, and how they affect students' opportunities and lives. It also looks at the impact of meritocracy on different groups of students. We offer potential solutions to address these issues and make the education system more fair, inclusive, and equal, while also addressing the need for reform to prevent further division and resentment.

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Part 2:

0:00 Introduction
1:52 What's meritocracy to you?
2:25 Rise of Singaporean meritocracy
9:32 How meritocracy can breed inequality: parentocracy
18:11 Education in Singapore: an arms race?
22:44 Streaming: a meritocratic sorting system?
34:49 Why meritocracy is a conflicting issue
35:30 Meritocracy and the common good

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About the show: Measuring Meritocracy examines meritocracy in Singapore, and globally, and its impact on education and the workplace. It explores challenges and solutions for creating a fairer and inclusive system.
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