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Assignment 1: Meritocracy
Explain how the United States compares to other countries with
regards to social mobility rates. Are there differences between
the United States and other countries? Why? Which group in the
society has the opportunity for upward social mobility and
why? Do you think the United States is truly a meritocracy?
Why or why not? Give relevant examples to support your
decision. Apply your decision of attending college to the
concept of meritocracy.
Be sure to support your answer with references to the textbook,
appropriate outside resources, and your own personal
experiences.
Create a response in 3 paragraphs to the discussion question.
Cite sources and include references in your response. Submit
your response to the
Discussion Area
by
the due date assigned
.
Through
the end of the module
, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

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Assignment 1 MeritocracyExplain how the United States compa

  • 1. Assignment 1: Meritocracy Explain how the United States compares to other countries with regards to social mobility rates. Are there differences between the United States and other countries? Why? Which group in the society has the opportunity for upward social mobility and why? Do you think the United States is truly a meritocracy? Why or why not? Give relevant examples to support your decision. Apply your decision of attending college to the concept of meritocracy. Be sure to support your answer with references to the textbook, appropriate outside resources, and your own personal experiences. Create a response in 3 paragraphs to the discussion question. Cite sources and include references in your response. Submit your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned . Through the end of the module , review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.