Have you ever thought about who the most popular actresses are? Chances are you would start naming off prominent actresses that have had solid careers, but in reality the most popular actresses right now are pop princesses like Hilary Duff and Lindsey Lohan. I guess that I should define popular in this case as not […]
Tag Archives: Meritocracy
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Jul
Jul
With growing concerns about inequality in the United States, many must now believe that the American Dream is limited to only those who live under ideal social conditions. If this is so wrong that it has permeated the lives of citizens and immigrants alike, then why do so many still choose to take a chance […]
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Oct
Oct
Social stratification exists in America because the wealth and power belongs to a small portion of the population. Wealthy people possess an enormous amount of power over the political system and are held in high esteem by our society. There is a general feeling that those who are wealthy and powerful are superior to the […]
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Apr
Apr
Notable women in world history are few and far between. This is entirely due to the dated belief that a woman’s sole responsibilities are with her family. Consequently, many talented women were discouraged from pursuing their dreams and ambitions. Nonetheless, a number of women have managed to shine brightly even under such adverse circumstances. There […]
Plato, was an aristocratic philosopher who was educated under the wing of the ever engaging Socrates. Today, his beliefs and writings litter the ideals of a vast number of governments and his writings fill libraries. Plato’s book, The Republic, tells the story of Socrates as he debates the definition of justice with his comrades. During […]