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The Rise of the Meritocracy

Michael Young

The host discusses Michael Young's book as a critique of meritocracy, highlighting the dangers of creating an elite class that believes their succe…

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Even the memory of them is enough to make most people shudder. As thousands of British students wait nervously for their A-level and GCSE results, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by educationalist Daisy Christodoulou to discuss the fascinating history of the examination. Your time starts now. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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The Rise of the Meritocracy

Michael Young

Best for Educators, policymakers, and those interested in social equityOften cited around exam systems and meritocracy

“The argument is around Michael Young's book about the rise of the meritocracy, which warns about creating an elite of meritocrats who believe they are morally better than others due to their education and hard work.”

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Trigger: exam systems and meritocracy

For: Educators, policymakers, and those interested in social equity

Key quote: “He was talking about that as a warning.”

The host discusses Michael Young's book as a critique of meritocracy, highlighting the dangers of creating an elite class that believes their success is solely due to their own efforts. This perspective is tied to broader discussions about education and societal structures, particularly in relation to exams and civil service.

ASIN: 1560007044

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