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EDUC106 - Myth of Meritocracy

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Macquarie University

   

Myth of Meritocracy (EDUC106)

   

Added on  2020-03-02

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The below document discusses the Myth of Meritocracy. The main question which have been discussed in this assignment are as Why does Tait (2016) argue that the idea of Australian education being meritocratic is a myth? To what extent is Taits a valid argument.

EDUC106 - Myth of Meritocracy

   

Macquarie University

   

Myth of Meritocracy (EDUC106)

   Added on 2020-03-02

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Running head: REFLECTIVE RESPONSEREFLECTIVE RESPONSEName of the Student:Name of the University:Author Note:
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REFLECTIVE RESPONSE 1Why does Tait (2016) argue that the idea of Australian education being meritocratic is amyth? To what extent is Taits a valid argumentThere has been much debate to address the intractable issue of the inequality in theAustralian schools and it has been denounced by the media or the educational circles as well.The idea of Australian education being meritocratic as a myth holds true when there has beenno true distribution of resources as a liberal individualism, market individualism and as socialand democratic approaches (Kenway, 2013). The school education has been found todominant logics and the need for challenging the system has been observed. There are indeedmany sectors that have been fighting for the equality in education and to make it meritoriousthat should be the actual step towards making the education equal for all. According tostudies, there are many situations when selection criteria are based on merit, men and notwomen are found to get a better opportunity. However, favouring men cannot be the onlymeans of favouring the system of education in Australia. Australian education system is also based on the quota system where many are foundto get admission or chance in the particular school or college as a provision of their quota andnot as a deserving candidate who can be selected on the basis of their merits. Merit issynonymous to equality, fairness and objectivity where it is assumed that every single personshould get the opportunity and acquire it (Mijs, 2016). It has been evident that in the tertiaryeducation in Australia, women are represented more in the senior roles. In these cases as well,equally qualified men or women do not get the opportunity what the one having quota gets.In Australia, the notion for the meritocracy is deeply concerned with fairness and equality butthe same approach is found to be lost at many instances. Equal opportunities are not given tothe boys and girls of the school and they are more likely to favour those who have quotas(Weiler, 2008). Much intervention has been made towards improving this condition and it is
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