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Originally Posted by kerry
No, it has to do with the capitalist/meritocracy idea that if opportunities are equal, large social disparities are justified. If people aren't thought to be equal to begin with, the idea of a uniform school system wouldn't be necessary.
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Capitalism in this context is a red herring. It has nothing to do with education. The idea of meritocracy, that is you achieve whatever you will by dint of your own efforts and some will win and others will lose is inherently competitive. It implies winners and losers which is the natural human condition and something liberals in general, or the western liberal education system in particular - finds anathema.
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