Reflections on the discourse of meritocracy in Singapore

• Main Author: Tan, Lester Wen De
• Other Authors: Christopher Holman
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Sociology::Communities, classes and races
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/76691
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The practice of meritocracy in Singapore illustrates the belief that if one works hard and is sufficiently talented, one would be able to rise above any obstacle and attain success. The meritocratic principle of distribution is deeply embedded within the political and social lives of Singaporeans. T...