2.3 Is meritocracy a myth? Flashcards
a story or situation where someone rises from poverty to great wealth.
His r_____ t_____ r_____ story inspired millions who dreamed of success.
The movie tells the classic r_____ t_____ r_____ tale of a struggling artist who becomes a star.
rags to riches
to maintain a false appearance or belief
She u_____ t_____ i_____ of happiness, even though she was struggling inside.
uphold the illusion
to convince someone to accept or believe in a concept or plan
These stories, from rags to riches, they s____ the i____ that social mobility is possible.
sell the idea
to be born into a particular family, situation, or circumstance
She was b_____ i_____ poverty but worked hard to create a better life.
He was b_____ i_____ wealth, so he never had to worry about money.
born into
the quality of deserving reward or recognition based on effort or ability.
The promotion was based on m_____, not favoritism.
She believed that success should be earned through m_____, not luck.
merit
manipulated or fixed to produce a desired outcome, often unfairly.
The election was r_____, with votes being tampered with behind the scenes.
Many felt the game was r_____ to favor the home team.
rigged
to continue to exist or endure over time, often despite challenges or changes
Despite advances in medicine, some myths about health p_____ even today.
a belief that p_______ to this day
persist
