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Micro-passage: We often speak of meritocracy as the fairest way to organize a society, rewarding talent and hard work above all else. But this ideal ignores the 'head start' provided by inherited wealth and social connections. In practice, meritocracy may simply be a more sophisticated way for established elites to justify their continued dominance.
Which of the following best characterizes the author's tone toward the concept of meritocracy?
- Deeply cynical regarding the true function of the system.
- Balanced, acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of it.
- Objective, focusing on the history of social advancement.
- Idealistic about the potential for talent to be rewarded.
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