The Concept "Meritocracy" Refers to Social Stratification

question 159

Multiple Choice

The concept "meritocracy" refers to social stratification

• A) as it is commonly found in agrarian societies.
• B) based entirely on personal merit.
• C) in which all people "know their place."
• D) with no social mobility.

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