The myth of ________ encourages us to praise the system and condemn individuals who do not succeed and who we define as losers.

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The myth of meritocracy encourages us to believe that people achieve success solely based on their individual merit and hard work, rather than on advantages they may have due to their race, gender, wealth, or connections. This belief system leads to a tendency to praise those who succeed as deserving and condemn those who fail as lazy or lacking in talent, without taking into account systemic disadvantages or structural inequalities. As a result, it reinforces and legitimizes the social hierarchies and inequities that exist in our society.

The Myth of ________ Encourages Us to Praise the System