In terms of discrimination and meritocracy
A) excluding entire categories of people from equal access to opportunity through discrimination contributes to the "myth of meritocracy."
B) by including women and minorities in union membership, training programs, and certain jobs, employer discrimination has provided even greater systematic advantages for White men.
C) the effects of inheritance are unrelated to unequal starting points in the race to get ahead.
D) unequal access to educational opportunities is a meritorious factor that influences people's success in life.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discrimination creates an unequal starting point for certain groups of people, which undermines the idea of a meritocracy where everyone has an equal chance to succeed based on their ability and effort.

In Terms of Discrimination and Meritocracy