The Myth of Meritocracy: Analyzing the Deleterious Impact of Economic Inequities Existing Within America

The master narrative of American meritocracy has long been perpetuated throughout Western society, emphasizing that the harder a person works, the more they will succeed.

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November 14, 2024

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Summer Quistgaard

2024 Fall Fellow

As a first-generation Scottish-Danish immigrant, Summer Quistgaard has come to greatly appreciate all opportunities that come her way. She is a student of the CORE Humanities Magnet at Grover Cleveland High School in Reseda, California, and has extreme passions for English and politics.

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Other Fellowship Capstones

A tool to increase protection for Joshua Tree National Park

The Return of Just Deserts: Analyzing Mass Incarceration

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