Inequalities In A Meritocratic Society

We live in a world in which the term “equality” is not actually a thing one can fully confirm or rely on. Social differences do exist in a variety of ways that make individuals dream or think of capabilities and success as involuntary things, instead of earned and rewarded approaches. The differences between individuals, families or groups create a gap in the social structure of a country. Indeed, it is not the different statuses that make people unequal, but the way an individual reach a certain level or position is actually the real matter. Also, inequality is present in nearly all over the world; this affects individuals and societies in ways that create controversy among countries. To illustrate, in a meritocratic system, society would allow individuals to thrive and success according to the abilities, skills and hard work they acquire, such a system would be present in an ideal world; however this is not the issue. Nearly all countries in the world cannot be described as meritocratic. Meritocracy refers to the idea that individuals are given equal chances to pursue and reach their goals without any restrain or obligations based on gender, race or class (Superle, 2014). Individuals’ success in a meritocratic society is not based on one's inherited social class, power or wealth, but on one’s achievements (Superle, 2014). So, in a meritocratic country, one’s success will be fully based on his/her merit. The Canadian society cannot be described as meritocratic for several reasons. For some individuals, a meritocratic system would be very helpful and fair in achieving goals and objectives.

Stereotypes could put students under pressure and affect their scores on standardized tests marks. Also, not having enough resources would affect students’ performances and grade. With these facts being considered, it seems that Canada is not a meritocratic country, as most sociologists