Perceptions of meritocracy in Singapore : inconsistencies, contestations and biases
This article questions how meritocracy, as a state-sponsored narrative in Singapore, is variously negotiated and interpreted by Singaporean youth. Conveyed as a tenet central to Singapore’s national identity, meritocracy is often referred to as the “Singapore Dream” where socioeconomic mobility is m...
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Main Author: | Teo, Terri-Anne |
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Other Authors: | S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/152222 |
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
Language: | English |
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