Entrenched Privilege

The myth of meritocracy leads the rich and powerful to see themselves as productive geniuses

A belief in meritocracy makes people more selfish and less self-critical.

Clifton Mark, Aeon
· Mar 22, 2020 · 09:30 pm
Why Najma Heptulla's comment on Muslim quotas has angered many in the community

The minority affairs minister, who comes from an affluent family, says she didn't 'take advantage of any quota' to get where she is.

Aarefa Johari
· Jan 05, 2015 · 12:49 am
BJP squirms as Bihar CM’s temple remarks polarise backward caste opinion

Modi's appeal helped the BJP blur caste boundaries during the Lok Sabha elections. Is it keen to repeat this in next year's assembly polls?

Dhirendra K Jha
· Oct 02, 2014 · 01:30 am