The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
In The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America, Lani Guinier critiques the traditional merit-based education system in the U.S., emphasizing its failure to promote genuine democracy and equality. She advocates for collaborative and inclusive approaches that empower all students, focusing on diverse talents and leadership qualities to reform higher education.
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Lani Guinier’s The Tyranny of the Meritocracy is praised for challenging conventional views on higher education, advocating for diverse student assessments beyond standardized testing. Critics argue that while Guinier's ideas are provocative, the solutions lack practical implementation strategies. Her call for broader inclusion is lauded but deemed idealistic.
Readers interested in The Tyranny of the Meritocracy by Lani Guinier will likely have a keen interest in education policy, social justice, and reforming systems of inequality. Similar works include Michael Sandel's The Tyranny of Merit and Anthony P. Carnevale's The Merit Myth, which also critique meritocratic ideals.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2015
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